Dr. Melvyn Alan Anhalt MD
Urologist
915 Gessner Rd Suite 720 Houston TX, 77024About
Dr. Melvyn Anhalt is a urologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Anhalt specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine
BIRMINGHAM MED COLL 1964
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Dr. Melvyn Alan Anhalt MD's Expert Contributions
Switching antibiotics?
You should be able to start another antibiotic the day after finishing the READ MORE
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 there was no fluid coming out with ejaculation. Patient could have prostatitis .He would need further evaluation with a urologist. READ MORE
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 semen culture and examination should help figure it out. READ MORE
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 or viagra 30-45 min before coitus. If all of that is unsuccessful, then possibly try penile injections. READ MORE
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 he has nothing health-wise that would significantly affect his life. READ MORE
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 the testicle. but he would need an ultrasound of the testicles and be examined. READ MORE
Are vasectomies painful?
Minimal discomfort. Primarily the injection of local anesthesia. READ MORE
Can my UTI medication result in heavy bleeding during my periods?
Unlikely connection READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Enlarged Prostate
- Stress Incontinence
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
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