Hello,
Manage your hygiene well. Abstain from sexual activities of any kind. Allow yourself to time heal with ample amount of time. You can apply
Soframycin ointment on the area affected for a soothing effect & to prevent infection. Applying a thin layer of corticosteroid ointment for 5-7 days on the affected area will help it heal. Wear loose fitting soft cotton clothes. Make sure it does not rub against the clothes or will hurt.
It may relieve symptoms for a short duration, however, there are chances of it causing the formation of more
scars. The new scars may make the meatus narrower and cause worse symptoms. Do not touch or pick the scars. Get clinically examined by a
Urologist to rule out urinary stricture or any other pathology. Do not hesitate to get examined, tears and injuries are common. Urinary strictures or obstructions. cause weak or slow urine stream.
Your Urologist will tell you do
STD test if sexually active,
urinalysis (R/E & C/S) or any other required investigation. The urethra/meatus is repaired surgically if required only after tear/ injuries have healed or after 8 to 12 weeks (when inflammation has resolved).
Meatotomy is done to fix the stenosis and hence discomfort. Get examined and evaluated. Neglect may cause complications that may be life threatening. Get treated in time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician