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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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 »
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 »