Urethritis

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I am a 29 year old healthy male.  

In early 2003 I was exposed to a girl with genital warts, however, I did not show any visible signs.  I then began dating someone and a few months later she got genital warts.  I went to see my urologist and he didn't see anything but thought maybe I could have one in the urethra.  He decided to look inside with a probe, since he was there he looked all the way in my bladder and back out.

He didn't see anything, but he did mention he saw some "calcifications from a chronic urethritis".  He didn't make a big deal about it or even mention it again.  I have never really had a urethritis that I am aware of.  I have had prostatitis and a long long time ago, I had a kidney stone.

I have no issues or symptoms, but I have always wondered if I should be concerened or do something about what he said regarding calcifications?.  It was 2.5 years ago when the urologist checked me out.  Could the calcifications been from the prostatitis?  

Thoughts?

Thanks

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Normally calcifications can be observed and require no further treatment.  If symptoms develop, such as difficulty urinating or pain on urinating, then further treatment or diagnostic options can be considered.  

Although possible, I am not aware of prostatitis leading to urethral calcifications.  

Regarding the genital warts, a diagnosis can be obtained using acetic acid (where the warts would turn white), or biopsy of any suspicious lesions.

These options can be discussed with your urologist.

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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