Question 1

is it possible for you to tear your meatus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It usually occurs because something is placed inside the urethra and pulled out roughly, tearing the opening.  Sometimes piercings can be pulled loose and tear the opening.  (especially, prince alberts.).

Question 2

please tell me, could a male tear his meatus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It usually occurs because something is placed inside the urethra and pulled out roughly, tearing the opening.  Sometimes piercings can be pulled loose and tear the opening.  (especially, prince alberts.).

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: meatus?

Accepted Answer

An opening or canal: In human anatomy a meatus is referenced usually referenced as an opening to a canal. For example the auditory meatus is the opening in your ear that opens into your hearing canal that transmits sounds to your to your brain for interpretation. Likewise the urinary meatus opens into your urethra through which urine is discharged.

Question 4

is it normal for meatus to be red?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy ?: Are you referring to the external opening ? 
As part of the urinary mucosa, the red color is normal. If you are having symptoms of pain or burning see your physician to rule out infection.

Question 5

what is the normal color inside a urinary meatus?

Accepted Answer

Pink: Is the normal mucosa  color  as the ear , or oral mucosa.

Question 6

what common/normal condition cause swollen meatus?

Accepted Answer

Which one? : A meatus is an opening.  Which opening are you referring to:  the ear, urethra or the nose?

Question 7

hi, i noticed recently that my meatus is a bit red, i dont know if i should be worried.

Accepted Answer

Red meatus: Unless there's burning on urination I think the minor redness is insignificant.

Question 8

enlarged external urethral meatus female what to do ?

Accepted Answer

CARUNCLE: Could be a caruncle, have it looked at by a gynecologist.

Question 9

what can cause the meatus on my penis to become inflamed/swell up?

Accepted Answer

Two : The two most common reasons for this are related to urinary infection issues or to local trauma, typically from sexual activity. Check with your doctor if the symptoms persist.

Question 10

more sensitivity in the meatus area during orgasm for a man. should that be a concern?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: Yes both the glans ( head ) area and the meatus are highly sensitive area of the penis. No concern unless red, swollen or with discharge. This is a very delicate and sensitive area of the male anatomy.

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Is it normal for meatus to be red?

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What is the normal color inside a urinary meatus?

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What common/normal condition cause swollen meatus?

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Hi, i noticed recently that my meatus is a bit red, i dont know if i should be worried.

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Enlarged external urethral meatus female what to do ?

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What can cause the meatus on my penis to become inflamed/swell up?

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More sensitivity in the meatus area during orgasm for a man. should that be a concern?

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