What causes a stabbing pain in the urethra after urination?
Disease description:
I feel a stabbing pain in my urethra after urination. I would like to ask the doctor why the urethra feels sore after urination?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
The symptom of urethral pricking pain after urination is medically referred to as urinary tract irritation symptoms. The main causes of urethral pricking pain after urination generally include:
1. Urinary tract infection: The most common cause is urethritis, resulting from infection by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. Bacterial infection may lead to inflammatory reactions in the urethral mucosa. The inflamed mucosa becomes sensitive and causes a pricking pain sensation. In addition, cystitis, prostatitis, and other conditions may also cause similar symptoms.
2. Urinary tract stones: Urethral stones may irritate the urethra during urination, especially when the stones move or come into contact with the urethral walls, causing discomfort and pricking pain.
3. Prostatitis: More common in males, inflammation of the prostate can spread to the urethra, causing discomfort during urination.
4. Urethral injury: If the urethra sustains trauma, it may cause local soft tissue damage, resulting in a urethral pricking sensation.
5. Physiological causes: In males, increased frequency of masturbation may lead to persistent congestion of the corpus cavernosum, thereby causing urethral pricking pain.
If you have concerns, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
