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Try one of these related symptoms.
Itchy urethra
Discomfort in the urethra
Itching around urethra
Itching in urethral opening
Itching in pee hole
Bladder opening itchy
Itchy urinary tract
Irritation in the urinary tract
About the Symptom
Irritative sensation due to infection or inflammation of the urethra, the opening and tube where urine comes out.
Possible Causes
Generally, Itchy urethra can be related to:
- Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the N. gonorrhoeae bacteria.
- Chlamydia Infection
A sexually transmitted infectious disease. It can cause abnormal vaginal or penile discharge and pain in the pubic area, but most infections have no symptoms. Chlamydia infection can also cause infertility and ectopic pregnancies and can be transmitted to the throat and rectum.
- Trichomoniasis
Infection of the vagina by a parasite called Trichomonas. The disease is sexually transmitted but often does not cause any symptoms in men.
- Cystitis
- Overactive Bladder
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
- Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Bladder Cancer / Ureteric Cancer / Renal Pelvis Cancer
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Have you been experiencing any itching or discomfort in your urethra?
- When did you first notice the urethral itching or discomfort?
- How often do you experience urethral itching or discomfort?
- How is your urethral itching or discomfort now?
Reviewed By:
Jason Chandrapal, MD (Urology)
Dr Chandrapal received his MD degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine. After graduation he did a research fellowship with the University of Utah Division of Urology, followed by 4 years of urology residency at Duke University. In 2020 he began a 2 year tenure as an Interprofessional Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellow at the Durham VA in Durham, NC where he created and implemented clinical simulations with an emphasis on emotional intelligence. Additionally he has experience with medical writing and consultation for Buoy Health.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
Content updated on Jan 30, 2025
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