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What Causes Itchy Urethra And Penile Discharge?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Question: hi im XXXXXXX i found out my ex was cheating and I think I may have an std. my urethra is itchy inside and just today I seem to have a little bit of discharge in my under wear. I'm scared what could I take to help. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly elaborate certain important details

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the possiblity of any sexually transmitted infection in yourself.

The query details provided by you are bit short and lacking certain important points to be elaborated. I therefore humbly request you to kindly tell me certain important details:

- Since how long back you have had sexual intercourse with your ex. Any history of unprotected intercourse with anyone else after that.

- Since how long you stated feeling itching in urethra.

- Is the itching mild /moderate or severe.

- What is the color of discharge - whitish/creamish/yellowish/other color.

- What is the consistency of discharge- thick or viscid.

Hope to hear soon form your side.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-Dermatology & sexaully transmitted diseases
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (19 minutes later)
hi doctor. sorry for being so brief. I'll answer your questions. it's been a little over a week since I was sexually active with her. the symptoms seemed to start around the 5 to 7 day period after being with her. the itching is mild but bothersome. the discharge seems to be cloudy and not very thick. I had some left over amoxicillin from my doctor. would that help if it is an std? I can't take the Z pack. it bothers my stomach. thank you
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Just relax and drink plenty of water.

Detailed Answer:
Hello young fellow,

Welcome again to the forum and thanks for your follow up with important details.

The symptoms enumerated above indicates to be related to mild Urinary tract infection (UTI) and the pain can be referred pain in abdomen.

The symptoms enumerated can also be due to stress and anxiety too. It is quite common in anxiety states and is commonly associated with vague abdominal discomfort. The discharge can be just precum and due to anxious state we start perceiving the same as you are experiencing.

I suggest you to go for urine examination complete and microscopy as a precautionary feature. You can additionally go for urine culture and sensitivity in case if any mild infection is detected and therefore if required an antibiotic can be taken accordingly.

Do not take any antibiotic by yourself as it can cause resistance to any infection if present.

I also suggest you to just relax and drink plenty of water to flush your urinary system properly. By drinking plenty of liquids not only take care of any mild infection but also clean the possibility of the infection relieve the itching.

I suggest you to drink liquids with sour content such as lime or citrus fruits. This will additionally help in taking care of the urinary system.

Do not worry you will be alright soon. Do not give any second thoughts to ex and just think of a bright and healthy future ahead.

So just relax!!!

My best wishes for your good health.

With regards,

Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD- Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itchy Urethra And Penile Discharge?

Brief Answer: Kindly elaborate certain important details Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for the possiblity of any sexually transmitted infection in yourself. The query details provided by you are bit short and lacking certain important points to be elaborated. I therefore humbly request you to kindly tell me certain important details: - Since how long back you have had sexual intercourse with your ex. Any history of unprotected intercourse with anyone else after that. - Since how long you stated feeling itching in urethra. - Is the itching mild /moderate or severe. - What is the color of discharge - whitish/creamish/yellowish/other color. - What is the consistency of discharge- thick or viscid. Hope to hear soon form your side. With regards, Dr Sanjay Kanodia MD-Dermatology & sexaully transmitted diseases