Patient's question:
At the age of 9, the child experiences pain in the penis after urination, which subsides after a while. In recent days, they have been using saline to wash and applying erythromycin ointment externally. However, the pain returns after a few days of not washing.Previous Treatment and Effect:
During the Spring Festival, the child underwent a detailed urine examination, and the doctor said everything was normal, advising attention to hygiene and stating that it was inflammation, which would resolve in a few days.
Desired Help:
The pain in the penis has persisted for 5 months, with intermittent improvement. The child has asked the doctor what is happening and what tests are needed.
Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the first consideration is a urinary tract infection. Common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria. However, it cannot be ruled out that it may be prostatitis, acute glomerulonephritis, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephritis, etc.Recommendation: Go to the hospital to do a few routine urine tests, prostatic fluid tests, blood lipid tests, and plasma protein tests. Also measure blood pressure. If necessary, you can do a urine culture.
Drink more water, pay attention to rest, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.
The above is the advice for the question "My child has pain in the penis after urination, but it gets better after a while." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!