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What Causes Constant Burning Sensation Around External Urethra?

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Burning sensation round my external urethra orifice more than weak .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It can be urinary tract infection.
Topical antibacterial creams won't help you.
Have you taken any oral antibiotic?
Does your wife have any pain during urination or genital discharge.?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

No .
she had infection 6 month

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
What infection she had?
Was she adequately treated and does she have any symptoms now ?
Please give me bit details so I can help you.
I think a course of oral antibiotics is must for you.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)

Before 6 months she took urine culture in that she had bacteria (20000 cfu/ml).after that she took tablets for one week.she did take test again .two week back v had sex .after two hours i had small red dot on my penis glans .i went to doctor(urinologist) .he gave me a cream that red dot went with in 5 days .after that i had burning sensation in external urethra .only when i touch it i feel burning sensationthat area is little red and swollen .(swollen not to big its like mostique bit ) .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
This definitely means that you have urinary tract infection.
I treat such cases with oral antibiotic like nitrofurantoin.
It gives excellent response within a week.
You can use this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (52 minutes later)

Name of the cream .can i take urin culture test

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get urine culture done

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can take nitrofurantoin tablet in consultation with your doctor.
Cream will not help you.
Yes urine culture can be helpful.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T