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Differential Diagnosis for 59yo Male with Dysuria

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Urethritis due to Ureaplasma or Mycoplasma: These organisms are not detected by standard urine cultures and may not cause pyuria, making them a likely cause of dysuria with a normal urinalysis. They are often resistant to Bactrim, which explains the lack of improvement.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Prostatitis: Chronic prostatitis can cause dysuria and may not be associated with abnormal urinalysis or urine culture results. The lack of response to Bactrim could be due to the antibiotic's limited penetration into the prostate.
  • Interstitial Cystitis: This condition can cause dysuria, frequency, and urgency, but urinalysis and urine culture are typically normal. It's more common in women, but can occur in men.
  • Overactive Bladder: While primarily causing urgency and frequency, overactive bladder can sometimes lead to dysuria. The normal urinalysis and lack of response to antibiotics fit with this diagnosis.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Bladder or Urethral Cancer: Although rare, these conditions can present with dysuria and a normal urinalysis. It's crucial to consider them to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment.
  • Neurogenic Bladder: Dysuria can be a symptom of neurogenic bladder due to various neurological conditions. This diagnosis is critical to consider due to its implications for bladder and kidney health.
  • STDs (e.g., Gonorrhea, Chlamydia): While less common in older adults, sexually transmitted diseases can cause dysuria. Given the potential for severe consequences if left untreated, they should not be missed.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Sjögren's Syndrome: This autoimmune disorder can cause interstitial cystitis-like symptoms, including dysuria. It's rare and typically associated with other systemic symptoms.
  • Eosinophilic Cystitis: A rare condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the bladder wall, which can cause dysuria among other symptoms.
  • Cystitis due to Tuberculosis: Although rare in many parts of the world, tuberculosis can infect the bladder and cause dysuria, often with a normal urinalysis initially.

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