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Meatal Tear

Posterior urethral trauma from an injury may tear the urethra completely away below the prostate in men. These wounds sometimes form scar tissue that slows or blocks the urine flow. Urethral injuries are rare in women and are often associated with pelvic fractures, cuts, or tears. Trauma to the urethra may lead to swelling, inflammation, infection, and pain in the belly. Urethral tears require surgery to heal.

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Is torn meatus dangerous?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 year old. I did not have any physical relationship till date. My meatus got torn from bottom of around 1 mm three weeks back due to masturbating on bed in jean. The meatus was swollen and looked like lips. I felt continuous need to urinate every 10 minutes or so. The urine was als...  Read Full »


Dr. Gopinath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First let me say that this is a minor issue and you need not worry. You have had a minor tear in meatus as per your description. It will heal definitely. It may take a couple of weeks still. You need not take any medicine or cream. In case it heals by scarring meatus beco...  Read Full »

There are cracks in urinary meatus on erection. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, I feel like my urinary meatus has changed over a longer period of time. It is sometimes red and irritated and I know this sounds weird but I think it has gotten longer. More specifically, in my opinion, there are cracks or tears that get especially visible when I have an erection. Kind...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I have seen images sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per me, the size of meatus is absolutely normal. Yes, in some images it appears dry and red with cracks. I think dryness is because of an allergic reaction to ...  Read Full »

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