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The opening of my urethra looks swollen and it tingles when i pee. i have a bac infection could this be a bladder infection or caused by the bv?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UTI: If you know you have a bladder infection, then the urethral irritation is likely due to the uti. Bv would not normally cause urethral changes.

Answered 2/21/2016

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A member asked:

The opening of my urethra looks swollen and it tingles when i pee. i have a bac infection could this be a bladder infection or caused by the bv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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