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What Causes Burning Sensation During Urination?
Posted on
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Answered on
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Question : Hi i have a white discharge on my penis it burns and i have a burning sensation when urinating and the foreskin of my penis seems to be red and swollen do you know what this may be ??
Brief Answer:
It may be urethritis or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is not clear about intercourse history, duration of symptoms, morphology of rash, swelling partner history etc. Please provide details.
According to your provided history, it may be urethritis or fungal infection.
Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
You will need to undergo investigations like complete urine examination and blood tests. So consult your doctor.
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like azithromycin if it is urethritis. Topical antifungal like clotrimazole if it is fungal.
You can get back with clear photos and details for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and Venereologist
It may be urethritis or fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is not clear about intercourse history, duration of symptoms, morphology of rash, swelling partner history etc. Please provide details.
According to your provided history, it may be urethritis or fungal infection.
Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
You will need to undergo investigations like complete urine examination and blood tests. So consult your doctor.
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like azithromycin if it is urethritis. Topical antifungal like clotrimazole if it is fungal.
You can get back with clear photos and details for clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and Venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Yes i had unprotected sex two weeks ago and i have had the symptoms for 7 days
Brief Answer:
STD .needs investigation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is more likely to be a std.
It may be urethritis or fungal infection.
You need to get investigated for STDs .
You may need antibiotics or antifungal.
You can take azithromycin 500 mg bid for 5-7 days. This is prescribed medication hence you need to visit a doctor.
Take plenty of oral fluids and water.
Maintain genital hygiene.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
STD .needs investigation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is more likely to be a std.
It may be urethritis or fungal infection.
You need to get investigated for STDs .
You may need antibiotics or antifungal.
You can take azithromycin 500 mg bid for 5-7 days. This is prescribed medication hence you need to visit a doctor.
Take plenty of oral fluids and water.
Maintain genital hygiene.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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