electric shock in urethra

I sometimes get an intense pain in the middle of my pemis which feels like an electric shock.  It can last 15 seconds to a minute. There is no warning prior to the pain. It is not associated with urination or any other activity.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Infection should be ruled out first.  This will inculde urine tests and/or a urethral swab to evaluate for gonorrhea or chalmydia.  A urinalysis can evaluate for a UTI.  

I would also evaluate the prostate to ensure it isn't tender (which could signal an infection).  

If infection has been ruled out, you can consider anatomical abnormalities - such as a urethral polyp or stricture.  A cystoscopy can evaluate these possibilities.

These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

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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