URINATION PAIN, MALE

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR URINARY PAIN, MALE

Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If

Very weak (can't stand)

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

You feel weak or very sick
Can't pass urine or only can pass few drops
Blood in urine
Severe pain
Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher
Shaking chills
Side (flank) or back pain is present
Abdominal pain is present
Pain or swelling in scrotum
Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
Are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
Are a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If:

Painful urination, but none of the symptoms described above

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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