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Urethra opening appears swollen & tight, feel a pain shooting up urethra when i apply pressure above the opening. trouble urinating unless urgent?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Urethritis : You probably have an infection of the urethra. See your doctor

Answered 6/29/2017

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