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A 30-year-old male asked:

Does an hsv ulcer in urethra cause pain while urinating? if there is no pain is there likely no ulcer in urethra?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience

Yes, if you have a urethral lesion voiding is likely painful.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented

Infectious Disease 55 years experience

Urethral HSV infection usually is exceedingly painful.

Sep 13, 2021

Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered

Internal Medicine 29 years experience

Yes to first as in most cases HSV ulcers are painful, lack of pain unfortunately does not rule out the presence of an ulcer.

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