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What Causes Itching And Burning In Urethra After Masturbation?
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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.
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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
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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