Urinary pain is very common in daily life, especially in males, who are more likely to experience this symptom than females. Once urinary pain occurs, it not only causes great discomfort for males but also is very embarrassing. There are many reasons that can cause urinary pain, it could be due to internal heat or certain diseases. Therefore, it is important not to ignore it, to get checked and treated early.
1. Urethritis
Urethritis is a common disease in males, mainly caused by bacterial infection of the urethra, leading to inflammation of the urethral mucosa. Urethritis is usually classified into acute urethritis and chronic urethritis, each with differing symptoms.
Acute urethritis often presents with redness, swelling, urinary pain, and severe pain. Without timely treatment, purulent symptoms may occur at the urethral opening. Chronic urethritis also presents with urinary pain, but the pain is relatively mild.
2. Prostatitis
Urinary pain in males may also be caused by prostatitis, which can also cause pain in the penis, testicles, and bladder. Prostatitis can lead to symptoms such as urgency, frequency urination, and pain in the seminal vesicles. Acute prostatitis may be accompanied by weakness, fever, and other symptoms.
When these symptoms occur, it is important to visit a hospital for examination, timely diagnosis, and treatment. Delaying treatment can lead to further progression of the disease, possibly requiring surgical intervention, even potentially affecting male sexual function. Prostatitis is more common in older men, so elderly males should take extra precautions.
3. Genital Warts
If there is a stinging sensation during urination, it may be due to genital warts, caused by the human papillomavirus, which tends to recur and is difficult to treat. In males, genital warts may lead to infection of the genital organs, causing ulceration and pain during urination. When discomfort occurs during urination, genital warts should be considered as a possible cause.
4. Genital Herpes
If male genital organs are infected with herpes, there may be itching at the affected area, and pain during urination, perhaps even leading to ulceration. Therefore, once genital herpes is diagnosed, prompt treatment is necessary to alleviate pain, control the condition, and prevent further damage to the body.
In conclusion, if males experience urinary pain, it should not be underestimated as a minor issue, prompt medical evaluation is essential as it could be caused by conditions such as urethritis, genital warts, prostatitis, or genital herpes. Once diagnosed, timely treatment should be administered, while also taking care of daily hygiene, to aid in a faster recovery.
