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Published At June 29, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I tried anal intercourse, but a few weeks later, I started experiencing minor inflammation at the tip of my urethra. There is a slight burning sensation while urinating, a sting in the urethra upon touch, and moderate penile discharge.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

I request you share a picture of the lesion.

If there was unprotected sex, there is a risk for sexually transmitted infection. So, I suggest you do the following tests.

1. TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination).

2. HPV PCR test (human papillomavirus polymerase chain reaction).

3. HSV-1 and 2 IgG (herpes simplex virus), IgM.

4. Chlamydia trachomitis IgG.

5. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) screening test.

6. HbsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen).

7. Urine complete analysis.

In case of a simple bacterial infection, use an antibacterial ointment for local application and take a tablet of Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 milligrams twice daily for five days. In case of itching, apply an ointment Candid B (antifungal) for local application. Make sure you wash your genitalia twice daily and use normal water.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

By Doxy tablet, do you mean Doxycycline? If so, can that be purchased over the counter?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, I mean the Doxycycline tablet.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicine with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

The penile discharge is more apparent today. Do I need to worry?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The discharge can be either due to Chlamydia or Gonorrhea infections. So, kindly do the tests as suggested.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Happy to help you.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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