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Urology (Expert Forum)
Internal Itching
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Internal Itching
by libertarian, Feb 13, 2005 12:00AM
Over the past week, I have experienced internal itching in the area of my perineum directly behind my testes. I have reason to believe it may be my urethra. The itching is not constant. There is no pain, burning, or blood during urination, and there is no swelling either. Just itching. It also feels as if it may be spreading or moving in the direction of urinary flow along the penis, but I can't be sure.
I am celibate and I normally masturbate about once every other day.
I am celibate and I normally masturbate about once every other day.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
Prostatitis should be considered, as well as urethritis. These diseases can be evaluated first with a urinalysis, which can suggest infection. If negative, you can consider a thorough digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate, as well as a transrectal ultrasound which can image the prostate for possible abscesses.
If a non-infectious cause has been ruled out, things like dermatitis or a fungal infection can both be considered.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
If a non-infectious cause has been ruled out, things like dermatitis or a fungal infection can both be considered.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by libertarian, May 24, 2005 12:00AM
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