What Causes Air Discharge From Penis During Urination?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

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Question : LATLEY WHEN I URINATE BUT NOT ALL THE TIME I HAVE SOME GAS OR AIR COME OUT OF MY PENIS IS THIS SOMETHING I SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT ? I DONT RECALL EVER HAVING IT BEFORE JUST THE LAST 3 MONTHS.

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Urine examination necessary.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Possibly a urinary tract infection with fermenting bacteria. Urine examination is necessary.
2. Get a urine examination done. If negative for bacteria, evaluation for a fistula, connecting between colon and bladder or ureter will require evaluation.
3. Gas or air during passage of urine is abnormal. Get evaluated.

Urine examination is necessary first.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj