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Can Urethritis Be The Cause Of A Burning Sensation In The Urethra?
Question: I am 23, 6ft3in about 250lbs
I had complete protected sex with a stripper. No oral sex, no condom break. However the next day I had a burning in my urethra the next, no discharge of any type. Also right after sex, I thoroughly clean myself with handwipes sanitizer, soap and baby powder. Chlamydia/gonorrhea/HIV test came out all negative. I tested myself for HIV after 1 week 3 weeks and 6 weeks, all negative. I also Tested the girl I slept with for HIV, it was negative. After Several trips to the hospitals, Drs only concluded I had urethritis.I was given antibiotics anyways (Azithromycin, ceftriaxone, doxycycline, bactrim DS). The burn came and go and finally stopped alone after about 2 weeks. All i have now are small black dots and a red discoloration on the tip of my penis. They are slowly fading away. What do you think might be the cause of this burn?
I had complete protected sex with a stripper. No oral sex, no condom break. However the next day I had a burning in my urethra the next, no discharge of any type. Also right after sex, I thoroughly clean myself with handwipes sanitizer, soap and baby powder. Chlamydia/gonorrhea/HIV test came out all negative. I tested myself for HIV after 1 week 3 weeks and 6 weeks, all negative. I also Tested the girl I slept with for HIV, it was negative. After Several trips to the hospitals, Drs only concluded I had urethritis.I was given antibiotics anyways (Azithromycin, ceftriaxone, doxycycline, bactrim DS). The burn came and go and finally stopped alone after about 2 weeks. All i have now are small black dots and a red discoloration on the tip of my penis. They are slowly fading away. What do you think might be the cause of this burn?
Hello XXXXXXX
I agree with the diagnosis that you probably had urethritis.
The red discoloration can be due to 2 reasons.
First,its a allergic reaction to some medication or cream or product that you used.
After stoppage of the use,there reaction should go away.
Second possibility is that its a contact dermatitis /eczema .
That too should disappear once contact is removed.
I suggest that you watch for a few days.If the discoloration fades,well and good.If not you may need steroid cream etc to battle the inflammation.
Beware that urethritis has a tendency to recur.So keep good hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
I agree with the diagnosis that you probably had urethritis.
The red discoloration can be due to 2 reasons.
First,its a allergic reaction to some medication or cream or product that you used.
After stoppage of the use,there reaction should go away.
Second possibility is that its a contact dermatitis /eczema .
That too should disappear once contact is removed.
I suggest that you watch for a few days.If the discoloration fades,well and good.If not you may need steroid cream etc to battle the inflammation.
Beware that urethritis has a tendency to recur.So keep good hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your quick response. This happened about 6-7 weeks ago, and the discoloration is still here. Prior to that I had always have a small red discoloration at the tip of penis, it's just that after the incident the discoloration got bigger. I forgot to mention that I also was using desoximetasone 0.25 for about a week or 2 and I stopped because I felt like I was having allergic reactions to it.
After and while using Antibiotics I had several allergic reactions to them (throat swelling,night sweats, disrupted flora : yellow stools) But they all stopped 2-3 weeks after stopping the antibiotics. Probiotics + yogurt cured my yellow stools. This is when i found out I was allergic to Sulfa drugs (Bactrim DS).
I did a bunch of blood test even stool test and everything comes up normal.
Every single doctor I speak to reassure me I did not contract an STD. I am still worried. Am I overreacting?
Also I had 2 occasions (while on Antibiotics) where I frequently urinated? it stopped after 2 days.
I have not had sex with my girlfriend over a month, just because I am worried to give her anything. Before ever having unprotected sex with her, we both had a full STD screening and never had any problems, until when I went outside of my relationship, using a condom. Is it safe to resume our regular sexual activities?
After and while using Antibiotics I had several allergic reactions to them (throat swelling,night sweats, disrupted flora : yellow stools) But they all stopped 2-3 weeks after stopping the antibiotics. Probiotics + yogurt cured my yellow stools. This is when i found out I was allergic to Sulfa drugs (Bactrim DS).
I did a bunch of blood test even stool test and everything comes up normal.
Every single doctor I speak to reassure me I did not contract an STD. I am still worried. Am I overreacting?
Also I had 2 occasions (while on Antibiotics) where I frequently urinated? it stopped after 2 days.
I have not had sex with my girlfriend over a month, just because I am worried to give her anything. Before ever having unprotected sex with her, we both had a full STD screening and never had any problems, until when I went outside of my relationship, using a condom. Is it safe to resume our regular sexual activities?
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Well,6 weeks is a long time.It should have cleared by now,if this was due to an allergic reaction.Plus you mentioned that you were taking dexamethasone which is a steriod.You seem to have long history of allergic reactions so thats the first suspect of course.However,i feel that you should see a dermatologist also.Such long term development of the lesion may indicate towards a skin condition.You need to have balanitis,lichen etc rule out.
I dont think its an std either since you already had antibiotics and its still there.
Please see a dermatologist to rule out certain things.A biopsy may be needed.
As far as the relationship with your partner goes,i would suggest that you get this confirmed first.
Regards,
Thanks for writing back.
Well,6 weeks is a long time.It should have cleared by now,if this was due to an allergic reaction.Plus you mentioned that you were taking dexamethasone which is a steriod.You seem to have long history of allergic reactions so thats the first suspect of course.However,i feel that you should see a dermatologist also.Such long term development of the lesion may indicate towards a skin condition.You need to have balanitis,lichen etc rule out.
I dont think its an std either since you already had antibiotics and its still there.
Please see a dermatologist to rule out certain things.A biopsy may be needed.
As far as the relationship with your partner goes,i would suggest that you get this confirmed first.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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