What are the causes of pain in the glans urethra when urinating?

If men feel pain in the glans penis when urinating, accompanied by pain in the urethra, they may have urethritis. At this time, they should closely observe the condition. It is important to be aware that this may be an early symptom of a sexually transmitted disease in men, so they should closely observe other symptoms of the penis. If the condition persists, they should go to the hospital for examination in time.

1. Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted disease with the highest number of clinical cases caused by gonococci. The main symptoms are urethritis, redness and swelling of the urethra, pus, stinging and burning sensation. Difficulty in urination, frequent urination. If not treated in time, it can turn into chronic urethritis. Female patients with gonorrhea show symptoms of cervicitis, purulent discharge at the vaginal opening, redness and swelling of the vagina, congestion and stinging sensation, and no other obvious symptoms.

2. Non-gonococcal urethritis

A sexually transmitted disease mainly caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma. The symptoms are similar to those of gonorrhea. The incubation period is 10 to 20 days. The onset of symptoms is mild, including urinary pain, urethral discomfort, urethral itching, burning or stinging, urethral redness and swelling, urethral secretions, thin, "slippery" phenomenon in the morning, etc. Improper handling or treatment in time can cause premature ejaculation, acute epididymitis, prostatitis, male infertility, etc.

3. Genital herpes

A highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus type 2. Symptoms include itching or burning, pain, and swelling of the genitals, thighs, or buttocks. Symptoms include obvious ulcers on the genitals, buttocks, anus, or other parts of the body. The lesions heal within a few weeks, but most people have relapses.

4. Condyloma acuminatum

It is a sexually transmitted disease that is the most difficult to cure and is caused by the condyloma virus, which is the human papillomavirus. There are many subtypes of condyloma virus, such as HPV1, 2, 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33 and 35. Condyloma warts can occur on the vulva, vagina, cervix and anus. Cauliflower-like growths appear in the genital area, which can break, ooze and become infected, and even appear in the throat.

5. Syphilis

A sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum infection that can attack the heart, eyes, brain, bones and nervous system. The course of the disease is long and symptoms appear and disappear from time to time. The natural course of the disease is divided into three stages: the first stage is the appearance of erythema, papules and ruptures at the site of virus invasion, which may disappear after a period of time; the second stage is the large-scale reproduction of the virus in the blood, and erythema, blood rash, maculopapular rash, etc. similar to pityriasis rosea, psoriasis and acne appear on the skin and mucous membranes. If it is not treated at this time, it will enter the third stage, which will be life-threatening if not treated in time.

6. Mycoplasma and Chlamydia

Mycoplasma and Chlamydia are a special type of non-gonococcal urethritis. They are neither bacteria nor viruses, but a separate type of microorganism. They are extremely harmful to the reproductive systems of men and women and can lead to infertility. Clinically, symptoms include painful urination, reddish urethral opening, frequent urination, incomplete urination, urethral pain, burning sensation, dripping urine, backache, lower abdominal pain, and perineal discomfort.

7. Trichomoniasis

An infection caused by parasites, with symptoms including vaginal discharge, discomfort during sexual intercourse, painful urination, and a foul vaginal odor.