Posted by Larry Hoover on May 24, 2005, at 11:01:29
In reply to Re: Arghhh » Larry Hoover, posted by Elroy on May 22, 2005, at 19:57:28
> No, the "burning urethra pain" does NOT occur when I am urinating - or at least isn't any worse.
Ok, I get it clearly now.
Obstruction or infection are generally the cause.
If you've ruled out swelling of the prostate (ultrasound? digital-rectal exam?), and prostatitis (infection of the prostate), then other physical obstruction of the urethra or infection thereof are reasonable assumptions.
I'm not sure why only some hypercortisolemic subjects experience the syndrome. It suggests that a disturbance in urine chemistry might exist, which may promote or permit specific types of infection.
Cranberry juice contains a substance that prevents bacteria from binding to the bladder and urethral walls. If they can't bind, they get flushed out.
The other thing might be BPH, benign prostatic hypertrophy. Saw palmetto does actually work relieve some prostate problems.
You say it's not bacterial prostatitis. That was from a microscopic examination of expressed fluids?
Lar
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