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What Does Irritated And Redness Around Urethra Indicate?

I m a 30 year old male. Nearly a year ago now, I started developing symptoms of what I first thought was a UTI. I had a slight burning upon urination and some discomfort/itching in my urethra. I also had some discharge. I was sexually active at the time with only 1 person. Upon ending that relationship, my partner had gotten herself tested. Negative for all STDs but was diagnosed with BV(Bacterial Vaginosis). As the name suggests, she was told she couldn t have passed it on to a male partner. However, I was still showing symptoms. I decided to go in for a checkup. I gave a urine sample and was treated on the spot with a shot and one treatment of antibiotics. My tests came back negative for both gonorrhea and chlamydia. My symptoms seemed to mostly go away, but as of recently, I started to notice the skin around the opening of my urethra was red and easily irritated. Any friction, (masturbation or even occasionally rubbing up against the inside of my clothes) caused more redness and irritation. No pain during urination, no noticeable discharge. I have not had any sexual contact around a year now. I still have no idea what this could be and any suggestions/possible treatments would be helpful. I m paranoid that whatever I have could be contagious or lead to long term problems and no doctors have been able to suggest what it might be.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

It can be due to superficial fungal infection at the urethral opening. As a first line management, you can apply topical antifungal after cleaning with soap and water.

It symptoms persist better to consult a urologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Does Irritated And Redness Around Urethra Indicate?

Hello, It can be due to superficial fungal infection at the urethral opening. As a first line management, you can apply topical antifungal after cleaning with soap and water. It symptoms persist better to consult a urologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician