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Does Inflammation Of Urethra Cause Urinary Frequency?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Question: Since removal of a catheter 2 weeks ago I have pain in penis when I frequently want to pee?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pain is due inflammation of Urethra (Urethritis )

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Pain in penis after removal of catheter is common and is due to inflammation of urethra (Urethritis) resulting from foreign body reaction of urethral mucosa to the catheter .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with urine alkalizer Citralka thrice daily .

Ensure to drink more water .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Does Inflammation Of Urethra Cause Urinary Frequency?

Brief Answer: Pain is due inflammation of Urethra (Urethritis ) Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Pain in penis after removal of catheter is common and is due to inflammation of urethra (Urethritis) resulting from foreign body reaction of urethral mucosa to the catheter . You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with urine alkalizer Citralka thrice daily . Ensure to drink more water . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.