Urethra is a tube that passes urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In cases like infection, or sexually transmitted disease, it becomes swollen, called urethritis. Urethritis irritates the urethra. Symptoms include itching, pain, swelling, and difficulty in passing urine.
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I have burning sensation while urinating and pimples on the penis. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old patient weighing approximately 154 pounds. I have no medical history other than a small fiber neuropathy for which I am taking Pregabalin. I had unprotected sex a week ago, and It was for a few seconds. Since then, I have been seeing the appearance of pimples on my... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which is why you feel uncomfortable deep in the pelvis or irritation just behind the scrotum and a burning sensation sometimes when you pass urine. I would suggest you take... Read Full »
I have been suffering from frequent urination and bladder irritation for a long time. What do I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from frequent urination problems and bladder irritations for a long time. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello,Welcome back to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. This is likely to be chronic prostatitis. It is due to inflammation of the prostate gland. I suggest you take tablet Ciprofloxacin (quinolone antibiotics) 500 mg twice daily for two weeks, tablet Tamsulosine (alph... Read Full »