The urethra occasionally itches. What's the matter?

Patient's question:

Urethra. The urethral opening occasionally itches. Sometimes it itches a couple of times a day. Other times, it doesn't itch for two days. It's just that there's a bit of a strange sensation in the urethral opening. It feels a bit and weak, as if the sensitivity has increased several times. Also, the urethral opening is a bit red, but you can't notice it unless you look closely. What could this be?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your description, it is important to pay attention to the possibility of a urinary tract infection, such as urethritis. This may be related to hygiene of the external genitalia, clothing hygiene, phimosis, and systemic infectious diseases. Therefore, it is recommended that you pay attention to hygiene, avoid spicy and irritating foods, quit smoking and alcohol, drink more water and urinate more frequently, and temporarily abstain from sexual activity or masturbation. Early diagnosis and treatment at the hospital, including a urinalysis, urethral secretion culture, and other relevant tests, should be conducted based on the test results, and active treatment should be followed according to the doctor's advice.

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