Frequent urination

Last month I had this irritation in the penis, along with some mild diarrhea. It felt like the need to urinate but it wouldn't go away after urination. It continued for a few days and I got a urine test done that came back negative. It went away for a bit. But last week I started having many urine symptoms again. On wednesday night I wet my bed and since then I've been having a marked increase in urination, even though I haven't been drinking any more than usual. My penis hurts when I have the urge to urinate and often my bladder does not empty completely in one go. Sometimes my urine comes out spray-like rather than a straight line. I also have some mild diarrhea, stomach bloating and some loss of appetite. I'm really worried, I'm 20 and I've never had these problems before. I'm not sexually active.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Infection should be looked out for.  If the urinalysis is normal, I would be tested for STDs, including gonorrhea and chlamydia.  This can be done via a urine test.

If the symptoms continue, you can have the prostate evaluated via a digital rectal examination or consider a cystoscopy to ensure there is no anatomical abnormality present (i.e. a urethral stricture or polyp).

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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