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A 35-year-old male asked:
Spoke to urologist. urine culture negative. fear cancer or hpv in causing urethritis. he doesn't suspect it. symptom is pain and tickle at tip of penis. what are my chances here?
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Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 38 years experience
Believe your MD: I would trust the Urologist, does not sound like anything significant, maybe some guilt related to sexual activity, but reason to doubt here
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