What Causes Burning Sensation In The Opening Of The Penis?

Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2016

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Thu, 3 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a burning sensation at. The penis opening, not all the time just sometimes.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For how long has this been going on?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this intermittent burning sensation at the tip of your penis. I will like to know for how long the has XXXXXXX going on and if there are any specific provoking factors that you can relate to. For example, often happens after urination, etc. Also, are you sexually active? Having a stable partner?

I hop etc hear from you and promise to provide thoughtful insights and advice on how to navigate through this as soon as I hear from you. Until then, I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 minutes later)

It has been going on for a about 2 weeks
No sex at all for about 2 months

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Run an initial urinalysis and let’s see the results!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will love to explore further. I will like to get your urine analyses. This will tell us if there are possible elements in favor of an infection thin the urine passages. If this is the case, then we will follow up with more focused testing to identify he cause and treat accordingly. Please, do well to communicate these results with me for further care.

I hope to hear from you and keep me updated. I wish you well.

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