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Urologist called me. negative urine culture. found wbc/concerned its cancer of penis or urethra. negative stds. coukd the wbc indicate cancer? no blood.
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No: WBC's in small numbers are a normal finding, no need to worry, enjoy your life and maybe be more careful with protected sex if you are still worried for some reason
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Pain in tip of penis, and Difficulty starting urination. Negative STDs, negative urine test and culture. WBC found under microscope. HPV or Cancer?
Uti possible: could be non specific urinary tract infection. should see doc to be evaluated and possible empirically txed with oral antibiotics
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Desperate. Tip of penis pain, and hard to start urinating. Negative Urine test and negative urine culture. STD all negative. WBC found under microscope. Cancer or HPV? Someone help me please I beg you?
Inflammation: The presence of WBC suggests inflammation. Best to consult an urologist to get examined.
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Does Cancer cause WBC to appear in urine under microscope? Negative STDs and negative urine test and urine culture. Tip of penis sensitivity and pain. Maybe HPV or Cancer the cause? My last question wasn't very clear.
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WBC in urine under microscope. Tip of penis pain and tickle. Negative STDs. Negative urine test and negative culture. Worried its HPV or Cancer causing urethritis. I've asked this prior. Just need help understanding is these are the cause?
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