What causes itching, redness and swelling of the male urethra? what to do

Male urethral itching is a relatively common symptom, which has a certain impact on men's work and study. Many men do not know why they have symptoms of urethral itching. So what is the cause of abnormal itching at the male urethral opening?

Causes of male urethral abnormalities

(1) Urethral itching: Urethral itching refers to a feeling like ants crawling at the urethral opening, which may come and go, be mild or severe, or persist or be accompanied by pain. This situation is common in urogenital diseases: such as balanitis, urethritis, genital warts, gonorrhea, and can also be seen in chronic prostatitis with infection.

(2) Redness and swelling of the urethral opening: This refers to the redness and swelling of the urethral opening, which may also be accompanied by symptoms such as itching and pain. The appearance of this symptom generally indicates that the patient is currently in the inflammatory response stage of a certain urogenital infection, such as urethritis, gonorrhea, non-gonococcal gonorrhea, syphilis, etc. This is a critical stage in treatment and active and effective medical treatment and treatment are required.

(3) Pain at the urethral opening: Pain at the urethral opening usually occurs together with other symptoms. The pain may be stabbing, dull or dull, and sometimes radiates into the penis. This situation is generally common in diseases such as prostatitis, balanitis, condyloma acuminatum, genital herpes, and orchitis.

How can men protect their urinary tract health?

(1) Pay attention to mind-body regulation. The modern medical model has shifted from the traditional biomedical model to the social psychomedical model, and psychotherapy has gradually been valued by everyone. The causes of urinary tract infections in the elderly are more complicated. Emotional fluctuations, such as anger, sadness, and irritability, can induce or aggravate urinary tract infections.

For many elderly people with chronic urinary tract infections, if they can keep a good mood and relieve tension, they can often alleviate their symptoms, reduce recurrences, and eventually recover. Secondly, you should participate in more sports activities that are suitable for the elderly, such as qigong, tai chi, brisk walking, jogging, etc., to enhance your physical fitness, improve the body's defense function, and thus reduce the chance of bacteria invading the body.

(2) Keep your vagina clean. The vulva is moist and has a lot of secretions, making it the area where bacteria are most likely to grow and multiply. In addition, bacteria are the most common pathogens causing urinary tract infections.

Therefore, keeping the vulva clean and hygienic is one of the most effective ways to prevent urinary tract infections. It is required to wash the vulva with warm water every day, or with 1:10000 potassium permanganate solution. Men with long foreskin are also prone to urinary tract infections and must be cleaned daily to keep them clean.

(3) Strengthen dietary adjustments. Elderly people are often physically weak and have low disease resistance, which often becomes the pathological basis for recurrent and prolonged urinary tract infections. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen dietary adjustments while giving drug treatment. During the remission period, it is advisable to eat more nourishing and kidney-benefiting foods, such as lean meat, fish, shrimp, fungus, etc., to strengthen the physical fitness and improve the body's immunity.