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Urology (Expert Forum)
Urethra Itching and irritation when urinating.
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Urethra Itching and irritation when urinating.
by lvn, Jul 20, 2004 12:00AM
I have several STD questions, please answer it one at time. I try to give you as much as information as I can. Thank you for taking time to answer them.
I am a 45 years of old male. About 25 years ago, I had an unprotected sex with a prostitute. After having the intercourse, I discovered that my sperms no longer milk-like, it has become milk-like with yellowish everytime I ejaculate by masterbation (masturbation). I also realized that some blisters appears in my month since. The blisters come and go. It comes when I am under stress or eat certain type of food.
In 1977 I donated blood and discovered that I have been infected hepatitis C. As the time goes by, everything has been as normal as life goes by.
Two weeks ago. I had an unprotected sex first time with my partner, other times protected. About a week later, I have had a symtom of urethra itching when urinating. I did not have a fever or any rash or blisters on my penis or areas of surround it. Everything is as normal except the itching and a little of irritating when urinating.
I am not on any medication.
My first question is: Why do I have the yellowish sperms ?
Second, having an urethra itching and irritation might be a symtom of urethritis ?
Third, I am going to see a doctor next week, what kind of STD test should I test for?
Thanks.
I am a 45 years of old male. About 25 years ago, I had an unprotected sex with a prostitute. After having the intercourse, I discovered that my sperms no longer milk-like, it has become milk-like with yellowish everytime I ejaculate by masterbation (masturbation). I also realized that some blisters appears in my month since. The blisters come and go. It comes when I am under stress or eat certain type of food.
In 1977 I donated blood and discovered that I have been infected hepatitis C. As the time goes by, everything has been as normal as life goes by.
Two weeks ago. I had an unprotected sex first time with my partner, other times protected. About a week later, I have had a symtom of urethra itching when urinating. I did not have a fever or any rash or blisters on my penis or areas of surround it. Everything is as normal except the itching and a little of irritating when urinating.
I am not on any medication.
My first question is: Why do I have the yellowish sperms ?
Second, having an urethra itching and irritation might be a symtom of urethritis ?
Third, I am going to see a doctor next week, what kind of STD test should I test for?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 21, 2004 12:00AM
To answer your questions:
1) A variety of infections can lead to a discoloration of sperm. You can obtain a semen analysis to evaluate for any white cells which may be indicative of infection.
2 and 3) Yes, urethral itching and irritation can certainly be a sign of urethritis. Diseases like gonorrhea or chlamydia would be the first thing to test for. I would also test for HIV and syphillis. The first two diseases can be tested via a urethral swab. The last two tested through the blood. If the symptoms don't improve after a course of antibiotics, a urology referral for further evaluation is suggested.
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:
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1) A variety of infections can lead to a discoloration of sperm. You can obtain a semen analysis to evaluate for any white cells which may be indicative of infection.
2 and 3) Yes, urethral itching and irritation can certainly be a sign of urethritis. Diseases like gonorrhea or chlamydia would be the first thing to test for. I would also test for HIV and syphillis. The first two diseases can be tested via a urethral swab. The last two tested through the blood. If the symptoms don't improve after a course of antibiotics, a urology referral for further evaluation is suggested.
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
