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InstaCare Online

Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Urinary Pain, Male

Should I Call?

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)

Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.

Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.

Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
  • Blood in the urine
  • Pus (white, yellow) from the end of the penis
  • Any other painful urination
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Care at Home?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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