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Published on: 5/6/2025

What Does It Mean When Your Urethra Hurts, and Should I Be Concerned?

Urethral pain means you feel discomfort in the tube that carries urine out of your body. It could be due to an infection, irritation, or injury, and you should talk to a doctor if the pain lasts more than a day or gets worse.

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Explanation

When your urethra hurts, it means there is discomfort or pain in the tube that helps your pee leave your body. This pain might come from a few different causes. It could be a sign of an infection like a urinary tract infection, which can make the area red, sore, or give you a burning feeling when you pee. It might also be from irritation caused by chemicals in soaps or personal care products, or even from a mild injury if you bumped or stretched the area too much. Another possibility is a condition often called urethral pain syndrome, which means you have pain without a clear infection or injury. Sometimes, if you have had a recent procedure or injury, the pain might be more serious and need specific treatment. While a little pain might not always be dangerous, it is important to keep an eye on it. If the pain continues, gets really bad, or if you notice other symptoms like fever, blood in your urine, or trouble peeing, you should definitely ask a doctor to check it out.

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