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Urology (Expert Forum)
Tingling in the head of penis after showering
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Tingling in the head of penis after showering
by whatwillwork, Sep 10, 2003 12:00AM
What is the cause of tingling?
A week ago, I noticed after showers that my penis would tingle from around 45 minutes to an hour. The tingling felt as if I needed to urinate...so I would; however, the tingling persisted. Tingling occurs each time after I shower and no other time; it is not unbearable. My wife thought may be soap is entering & causing the tingling. Tested that this morning by not washing the head of my penis & still had some tingling.
My wife wants me to go to a doctor; I will but do not have a personal physician due to being from out of state. What kind of doctor do I need to go see?
My wife is also concerned because two years ago I experienced nocturnal emission, not ejaculation though. It was like my bladder was not containing urine and my body would not even signal me to wake up. I would wake up from the feeling the urine on me and my clothes. This experience lasted less than 7 or 8 months. I did not go to see a doctor about this.
What should I do?
A week ago, I noticed after showers that my penis would tingle from around 45 minutes to an hour. The tingling felt as if I needed to urinate...so I would; however, the tingling persisted. Tingling occurs each time after I shower and no other time; it is not unbearable. My wife thought may be soap is entering & causing the tingling. Tested that this morning by not washing the head of my penis & still had some tingling.
My wife wants me to go to a doctor; I will but do not have a personal physician due to being from out of state. What kind of doctor do I need to go see?
My wife is also concerned because two years ago I experienced nocturnal emission, not ejaculation though. It was like my bladder was not containing urine and my body would not even signal me to wake up. I would wake up from the feeling the urine on me and my clothes. This experience lasted less than 7 or 8 months. I did not go to see a doctor about this.
What should I do?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 11, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 11, 2003 12:00AM
A primary care physician - a family practicioner or internal medicine physicin in the United States - would be a good start.
The first thing I would exclude would be infections. STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, or bacterial urethritis can present with tingling sensations. Prostatitis is always a possibility if the obvious infections have been ruled out.
If these tests are negative, you may want to consider dermatitis or an anatomical abnormality. This may require a referral to a dermatologist or urologist for further evaluation. An anatomical abnormality (i.e. urethral stricture) can be evaluated with a cystoscopy.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
The first thing I would exclude would be infections. STDs such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, or bacterial urethritis can present with tingling sensations. Prostatitis is always a possibility if the obvious infections have been ruled out.
If these tests are negative, you may want to consider dermatitis or an anatomical abnormality. This may require a referral to a dermatologist or urologist for further evaluation. An anatomical abnormality (i.e. urethral stricture) can be evaluated with a cystoscopy.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
