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Pain in penis since xmas. sore, tip pain and ache. tested for uti neg. bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) no help. started after masterbation. injury or infection? annoying.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Trauma?: Almost certainly not an infection. Trauma makes the most sense. See a doctor, preferably a urologist.

Answered 1/31/2016

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