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What Causes Itching And Burning In Urethra After Masturbation?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Question: Hi, was masterbating anally with fingers and next day had itch anal inside, and itchy urethra, and burning/sting when I urinate.
ive read symptoms sound like, uti / chlamedia / bladder infection / kidney stones, but non relate to what I believe has coursed it. any ideas?
thank you
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
UTI likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.

I understand your concerns.
Burning sensation,stinging,increased frequency of urination etc are suggestive of UTI,which are commonly caused by bacteria.But itching is not usual in bacterial UTI,and so we have to include fungal infection also in our differential diagnoses.

A urine microscopic examination and microscopic examination of urethral discharge if any,will help in diagnosis.Kindly see your primary care physician.He will guide you.
You may also be asked for a urine culture and sensitivity testing.
Depending on the diagnosis,this can well be treated with antibiotics for a few days.
Meanwhile,continue having enough fluids,and keep good local hygiene.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (48 minutes later)
Hi thank you doctor.

if I see my gp will he know that masturbation could be the course of this though?

also you don't think it could be prostate damage?

also im starting to feel pain in lower back? and lower stomach?

thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
See answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
See detailed answer below.

1)Masturbation can well be the cause,as it can directly transfer the microbes from the GI tract to urethra through fingers.GI pathogens like E.coli are the most common causative organism in UTI.

2)Prostate damage is unlikely with this clinical profile.But UTI can be associated with prostatitis(infection of the prostate gland).Treatment is same as UTI.

3)Lower abdominal pain and lower back pain is common with UTI and prostatitis.It will subside with resolution of infection.

Hope now you got cleared.
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Thank you.
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What Causes Itching And Burning In Urethra After Masturbation?

Brief Answer: UTI likely Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum. I understand your concerns. Burning sensation,stinging,increased frequency of urination etc are suggestive of UTI,which are commonly caused by bacteria.But itching is not usual in bacterial UTI,and so we have to include fungal infection also in our differential diagnoses. A urine microscopic examination and microscopic examination of urethral discharge if any,will help in diagnosis.Kindly see your primary care physician.He will guide you. You may also be asked for a urine culture and sensitivity testing. Depending on the diagnosis,this can well be treated with antibiotics for a few days. Meanwhile,continue having enough fluids,and keep good local hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Thank you.