What Causes Burning Sensation In Penis When Urinating?

Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2014

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Thu, 24 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : What could cause a burning sensation in penis when urinating ? Just started happening today.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
UTI/Prostatitis/Stone

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You are a diabetic and hypertensive. Also at this age your prostates might be enlarged. So, in your case, cause of Burning Urination can be any if the following:

1. Urinary Tract Infection.
2. Ureteric stones
3. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) complicated by Prostatitis.

To help you better i need further information:
1. Any fever associated?
2. Your blood sugar levels?
3. Any history of Frequency, Urgency, Hesitancy while passing urine?
4. Any pain in abdomen or in back?
5. Any visible blood in urine?
6. Any past history of BPH?

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me and revert with the answers of these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar