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What Causes Burning Sensation At The Tip Of Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Question: About an hour ago, 6:30 pm pdt, the head of my penis started burning. it lasted for around 20 minutes to a half hour. Have not had sex with my partner for 3 months; she is overseas, & neither of us have other partners. So, am concerned about what causes this & if I have to go & get a prescription for whatever it might have been Please e-mail me for the answer. thank you. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This does not need treatment as such.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

This does not need treatment as such. Mostly it was due to dehydration or less chance of other possibility is mild urethritis. And not at all suggestive of STD.

Just drink lots of water and this should flush your system.

Hope this helps. Please ask if there are doubts.Regards
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What Causes Burning Sensation At The Tip Of Penis?

Brief Answer: This does not need treatment as such. Detailed Answer: Hello, This does not need treatment as such. Mostly it was due to dehydration or less chance of other possibility is mild urethritis. And not at all suggestive of STD. Just drink lots of water and this should flush your system. Hope this helps. Please ask if there are doubts.Regards