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Dr. Melvyn Alan Anhalt, MD

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Dr. Melvyn Alan Anhalt, MD
  • Houston, TX
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Switching antibiotics?

You should be able to start another antibiotic the day after finishing the

Weird feeling in penis?

I would need to know if there is any difficulty with urinary stream and if the urine itself is clear microscopically also clear with no evidence of blood or infection. Apparently READ MORE
I would need to know if there is any difficulty with urinary stream and if the urine itself is clear microscopically also clear with no evidence of blood or infection. Apparently there was no fluid coming out with ejaculation. Patient could have prostatitis .He would need further evaluation with a urologist.

Pain in penis?

This could represent prostatitis, peyronies disease, or a stricture of the penile urethral. A flow rate with ultrasound residual along with a urinalysis and culture with possible READ MORE
This could represent prostatitis, peyronies disease, or a stricture of the penile urethral. A flow rate with ultrasound residual along with a urinalysis and culture with possible semen culture and examination should help figure it out.

Erectile concerns?

The erectile dysfunction could be diabetic in etiology, but I would check his testosterone level, free and total. If that is okay, then I would consider his trying either cialis READ MORE
The erectile dysfunction could be diabetic in etiology, but I would check his testosterone level, free and total. If that is okay, then I would consider his trying either cialis or viagra 30-45 min before coitus. If all of that is unsuccessful, then possibly try penile injections.

Men's PSA count?

Patient should have had a prior psa at an earlier age to compare with the current psa at his age of 74. Concern of his current psa would depend on his overall health and whether READ MORE
Patient should have had a prior psa at an earlier age to compare with the current psa at his age of 74. Concern of his current psa would depend on his overall health and whether he has nothing health-wise that would significantly affect his life.

Why does testicle pain come and go?

He would need to be examined and questioned carefully about when it hurts and what preceded the pain and what he can do to make it better. He could have intermittent torsion of READ MORE
He would need to be examined and questioned carefully about when it hurts and what preceded the pain and what he can do to make it better. He could have intermittent torsion of the testicle. but he would need an ultrasound of the testicles and be examined.

Are vasectomies painful?

Minimal discomfort. Primarily the injection of local anesthesia.

What is the best treatment for an overactive bladder?

Need to see a urologist to determine if you are emptying your bladder or whether you have infection or microscopic blood in the urine. Also, a more detailed history would be helpful READ MORE
Need to see a urologist to determine if you are emptying your bladder or whether you have infection or microscopic blood in the urine. Also, a more detailed history would be helpful along with some blood tests and a prostate exam. If all of the above are negative, you could have a trial of jab med. There are also more tests that ultimately would be appropriate if all of the previous evaluation and treatment do not give you an answer.

I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Is it a sign of UTI?

It could be an ife film, but you would need to be examined and have a urine sample all of which could lead to courtesy diagnostic studies.

Blood in the urine. What could be the reason for this?

Any episode of gross hematuria should be investigated. It may turn out to be of little concern, but you need to see and be evaluated by a urologist.