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I had a cystoscopy today and found out i have inflammation on my urethra what causes this and how can i treat it and is it anything to worry about ?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Results / urologist: Sexually transmitted diseases gonorrhea and chlamydia , majority of cases of infectious urethritis.Herpes is virus that can cause urehritis.Vigorous sexually activity or masturbation can cause a irritation as well as chemical irritation caused by soaps, lotions, and colognes.Sometimes ejaculation can cause a temporary feeling similar to urethritis.Your urologist should be able to supply treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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