What causes a pricking pain in the male urethra?
Disease description:
I would like to ask the doctor, what could be the cause of a stabbing pain in the male urethra?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Causes of urethral pain in males include the following:
1. Urinary tract infection: Urinary tract infections are among the most common causes, including cystitis, urethritis, and other conditions. Bacterial infections lead to inflammatory reactions in the urethral mucosa, causing pain. These conditions are usually caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections that irritate the urethral wall, resulting in symptoms such as painful urination and urgency.
2. Poor personal hygiene: Poor personal hygiene may lead to accumulation of bacteria or dirt around the urethral opening, causing urethral pain and itching. Additionally, frequent use of contraceptive tools, such as condoms, may also cause urethral pain and redness.
3. Sexual activity: Friction and irritation of the urethra during sexual intercourse may also lead to urethral pain and swelling.
4. Urethral stones: Urethral stones or foreign bodies that irritate the urethral mucosa can also cause pain.
5. Prostate problems: Prostate diseases such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia may also lead to urethral discomfort.
