Patient's question:
I inserted a medical cotton swab into my urethra, and now my penis always hurts and becomes hard for a short period of time. Did the cotton swab break my urethra?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be a urinary tract infection caused by trauma. A urinary tract infection is a general term for diseases such as pyelonephritis, cystitis, and urethritis caused by bacteria. It falls under the category of "" and "" in traditional Chinese medicine. The main clinical features are usually lower back pain, frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. It is recommended to use Ba Zheng San (Eight Treasure Powder) with modifications for treatment, which may be effective.