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A 31-year-old male asked:

31/male circumcised. sexually inactive. urge to urinate often/mild pain in scrotum. urine test normal. meatus' lips stick outward and if the inside of urethra rubs against the underwear it's painful?

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Dr. Alan Lasnover
Obstetrics and Gynecology 62 years experience
Urinary urgency in a sexually inactive male suggests a bladder problem.See trusted urologist for evaluation.
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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Urology 36 years experience
Drink plenty of water. apply OTC cortisone ointment to meatus wear a support underwear. If not better in 7-10 days pl see a Urologist
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