Urethra, Urology FAQ

Urethritis and penile mass? Hello, doctor. I have several questions regarding the redness and swelling (slight swelling, resembling lips) at my urethral opening that has persisted for several months (but there have been no significant changes, neither increasing nor decreasing in...

Redness and swelling of the urethral opening? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing redness and slight swelling at the urethral opening for several months (the swelling resembles lips). It is not painful and has no odor. I usually masturbate about 1 to 2 times a day. However, i...

Varicocele Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with left-sided varicocele during middle school. At that time, the doctor said that if there were no discomfort, surgery was not necessary. Recently, after standing for a long time, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my left testicle, ...

Frequent urination and urgency issues for several months? Hello, doctor. At the end of March, I started experiencing: 1. frequent urination 2. urgency 3. nocturia. After urinating, I still feel an uncomfortable urge to go, and I suddenly feel like I need to urinate (but there is ...

Urethral discharge I would like to ask the doctor, is it normal to have a clear, odorless discharge after pulling down the foreskin following a bathroom visit? Or is it actually just urine that I didn't clean up properly?

There is a constant sensation of urine being trapped inside the penis? 1. I have a frequent urination problem. 2. I feel like there is urine trapped inside my penis, which is very uncomfortable and affects my sleep. It feels like the sensation of needing to urinate at the urethra...

Experiencing urinary frequency issues? 1. I have a frequent urination problem. 2. I feel a discomfort as if urine is stuck inside my penis, which significantly affects my sleep. It feels like the urge to urinate is constantly present at the urethral opening. Doctor's solutio...

Bleeding from the glans penis? Hello, Dr. Lin. I have a dark area near my urethra that looks like a bruise, and I feel a slight stinging pain when I use the restroom. It also appears to be bleeding a little, but there is no discharge. Will this heal on its own? If there is indeed...

HIV Antigen and Antibody Combination Test Hello, doctor. I previously visited the infectious disease department due to recurrent fever, and the physician ordered an HIV Ag+Ab Combo (COI) test with the result of 0.20 COI units. Is this normal? It has been over 5 years since my las...

Penile issues (torsion) Hello, doctor. I have a question. When I have an erection, it is straight and I don't feel any pain, but the shaft of my penis rotates counterclockwise a bit. When viewed from above, the urethral opening also tilts about 30 degrees. I noticed that oth...

Urethral and perineal spasms, burning sensation during urination, frequent but minimal urination while bathing? Hello, doctor. Previously, I experienced pain during ejaculation after holding my urine, which was accompanied by nocturia. After some time, it improved, but I still ha...

Body wash came into contact with the glans, possibly flowing into the urethral opening? Hello Doctor: When I take a shower, I use body wash to clean the glans, and I feel that it easily flows into the urethral opening, causing a stinging and burning sensation when I urinate. Afte...

Urethral pain due to sexually transmitted infections? On May 21, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker and protected vaginal intercourse. Four days later, I began experiencing mild urethritis symptoms, with a strong burning sensation in my bladder when drinking soda. I vis...

Severe side effects of medication? Hello Doctor, I previously visited a gynecologist due to redness and swelling in my private area and frequent urination, and I was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. However, after taking medication, there was no improvement. I then went ...

Frequent urination issues? Hello, doctor. Recently, I started experiencing frequent urination, going to the bathroom 8-10 times a night, and I had such severe pain in my urinary tract that I was rolling in bed. I went to Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, where the doctor diagn...

Urethral orifice injury Hello, I have a wound at the urethral opening. I have already seen a doctor, but I forgot to ask at the time. Now I would like to know if there is anything I should do to prevent urine from coming into contact with the wound after urination, as I am concer...

I recommend that you wear a diaper? Hello, doctor. Recently, I started experiencing frequent urination, going to the bathroom 8-10 times a night, and I had severe pain in my urinary tract that made me roll in bed. I visited Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, where the doctor di...

What ointments are suitable for small wounds at the glans and urethral opening? Doctor, I may have caused a small cut next to my urethra due to vigorous sexual activity. What ointment would be suitable for this?

Urethritis issues I usually drink little water, and currently, I experience a burning sensation after urination, but there is no pus or similar discharge. However, I feel like I am not fully emptying my bladder. Recently, I engaged in manual stimulation without oral contact, and ...

Uro-neurology or spinal nerves Hello, about 3-4 years ago, I had an incident while exercising where I twisted my ankle and fell, resulting in a skin tear on my foreskin. The next day, I experienced pain while urinating and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. During urin...