Uti or what else could it be?

[that-one-dud3]

Is this a uti or over hydrated. Ok so since last night when I’ve peed I’ve felt a slight tingling sensation on the tip of my genital. My pee has been clear here and there it’s been yellow - clear and I’m just scared that it may be a uti and I don't know it if is or not so most of you who’re on this app have better knowledge then me what’s your guys verdict?

My dad had went into the hospital for a uti and that’s another thing that concerns me

Side note but gross note I haven’t engaged in masturbation for a few days and I did it last night and then that’s when this feeling started to become noticeable could it very well be that and I aggravated that part of my body or is it more likely a uti. Serious answers only !

[DonkeyDan]

It is entirely possible that it is the early stages of a UTI but it sounds very mild and you haven't described the usual symptoms that men often have when they present with a UTI.

Normally you would have a combination of the following symptoms, a burning sensation when or just after urinating, frequent urination without additional fluid intake, cloudy urine with a strong odor, strong urge to urinate, and sometimes some blood in your urine.

Based on what you said about the masturbation and how the tingling sensation isn't as bad today, my first thought would be urethral irritation which can be caused by the friction on the urethra during masturbation.

I would suggest maintaining good hydration for the next couple of days and see if the tingling dies down, don't over hydrate though as additional trips to the bathroom can exacerbate the irritation.

[that-one-dud3]

Thank you for your well informed response. See earlier today I drank 1 and a half (16.9) oz water bottles and I had to pee like maybe 3-4 times in like a hour that could’ve very well been from drinking that much water. It doesn’t burn now sitting but there’s a * slight * warm feeling it’s like letting your leg fall asleep sitting at a chair and then fixing it. Before it was more noticeable the tingle now it’s more so like a colder feeling. I’m just extra worried because my dad had went into the hospital for a uti but he also had other issues going on to. The last time I just passed urine it was a yellow/clear color not a strong yellow but it looked like hints of yellow so I’m not sure if that’s a good sign. I’ve also been under a lot stress since my father passed. Have had anxiety attacks and panic attacks. Urine was pretty normal the last couple days it’s been in between clear and yellow. But this sensation has fluctuated in the way I felt it since last night

[that-one-dud3]

And when I also passed urine the last time there was no bubbles usually when my stream is normal there’s bubbles I don't know if no bubbles is a bad sign. There seemed to be stuff moving around in my urine like sort of bubbles but oval shaped what could that be?

[DonkeyDan]

Your urine sounds completely normal in colour and frequency considering the amount you drank at that point, the human body can only process around 250ml/ 8-9floz every 15 minutes so anymore than that will be passed straight to the bladder. Bubbles or frothy urine can be totally normal especially if the stream was strong. Sometimes but rarely it can indicate protein in the urine, but that can also be normal after masturbation due to some sense and spern getting onto the bladder. The warm or cool sensation does sound consistent with urethral irritation though, and should gradually subside within another day or so. I would recommend laying off the masturbation for the time being though. If your symptoms get any worse go and see your doctor, but I would say that the situation with your father and your anxiety is causing you to worry unnecessarily.

[that-one-dud3]

Oh another thing I should’ve tagged on to this post is my semen was a slight yellow / clear as far as I can recall. Sitting here I feel a slight tingle on the tip Of my genitals but nothing causing me a great deal of pain. It’s like a dash of hot sauce on your tongue not too much to where you wanna drink 10 gallons of milk or water to subside the taste but just enough so that it’s noticeable or like that you know it’s there. Thanks for your input so far I appreciate it

[DonkeyDan]

Well yellowish semen is relatively normal, it would have to be really quite yellow to indicate anything wrong, but even then it wouldn't be a UTI, more likely an STD and that isn't so likely in this scenario. With regards to the tingling, imagine that you havr a sore throat, that is due to irritation and inflammation of the Pharynx (throat) and that can be strong or just a little uncomfortable. Now the urethra is a similar tubular structure just on a smaller scale so irritation and a little inflammation would cause a similar sensation, just without the swallowing part. Really though if you are worried about it and I can tell you are, you should go to your doctor so he or she can examine you in person.

[that-one-dud3]

I haven’t had sex yet with a girl. But yes I get it. How would they test me at the docs office. Wouldn’t I pee into a cup and they’d test to see if I need medication as least that’s what I read? I don't know but it wasn’t a bumblebee yellow it was like drinking an Arizona iced tea not too dark but not overly light just a slight yellow color and as far as the tingling goes you’re probably right I understand that feeling

[DonkeyDan]

Possibly or take a swab from just inside the tip, different doctors different processes.

[that-one-dud3]

Second option sounds weird how’s the second one done though. What do you just sit on a table and go from there I’ve never heard of the second option

[DonkeyDan]

Just a small cotton swab placed in the tip of the penis, never had it done personally but I've done it on multiple occasions to patients. Apparently it's not painful to touch uncomfortable maybe. That would likely be more to rule out infections in the urethra, UTI would likely be a urine sample, so pee in a cup situation.

[that-one-dud3]

I have a question would this urethra irritation also cause it to tingle when I pee or no or is that not a result of that?

[DonkeyDan]

It could be yes as the ph level of pee can be quite low sometimes and therefore is more acidic.

[that-one-dud3]

I might have the doc check me out. Question I know Utis can spread to the kidneys and such but doesn’t that take a few days to a week to happen. My friend who’s had many utis said that it can become more dangerous after a week or so does that sound accurate?

[DonkeyDan]

Well that all depends on where the infection originated from, it can take several days to get to the kidneys depending on it it originated in the bladder or the urethra. Yes if a UTI reaches the kidneys it can cause damage to them which can be permanent. Symptoms of a kidney infection are, pain in your lower back, sides and sometimes the genital area, feeling sick or vomiting, a high temperature, shivers or chills, feeling tired or weak, loss of appetite. If you suspect a kidney infection at any point you should seek urgent medical attention.

[that-one-dud3]

All I feel right now is a slight tingly urge on the tip of my penis. I haven’t thrown up or had palpitations or anything of that sort. Just a tingly feeling before and after I pee not during besides once today where it tingled while I peed

[that-one-dud3]

If I go to a doctor this week to get it looked at what are the chances I get really sick? And again this feeling only showed up after I masturbated and had climaxed

[DonkeyDan]

Based on the details you have described here I would say the chances are low.

[that-one-dud3]

Also side note for the first time in what was about 2 days my pee is now yellow again with slight bubbles is that something to be alarmed about?

[DonkeyDan]

No, pee is normally a light yellow and will often form bubbles.

[that-one-dud3]

Ok I still think I want to get looked at. Does this rule out that I have a uti because it’s yellow with bubbles or there’s still a slight chance? Sorry for bombarding you with questions

[DonkeyDan]

I would never rule anything out until physically seen by a doctor.

[dustybiker]

Urine darkens when dehydrated. Drink water.
If the irritation problem is continuing, see a doctor. Full blown urine infections are not fun.

[that-one-dud3]

I only started feeling this sensation last night and that was after I masturbated. Could it very well be that or is it a uti? Because I didn’t feel this sensation up until I masturbated last night

[that-one-dud3]

Not to be gross ^

[dustybiker]

Is it still irritating today? If so, that’s persistent. Go to a doctor. They’ll make you pee in a cup. You might need antibiotics. If you wait, like I had once, you’ll need pain pills too. Both help within an hour.

[that-one-dud3]

Not like irritating irritating but a slight warm feeling just sitting here and warm before I pee. My urine is clear so I’m not sure if that goes hand in hand with that or if it’s too much water I’m consuming I’ve drank one 16.9 FL OZ water bottle and half of the second one

[dustybiker]

You could probably wait. Don’t go overboard on the water. Too much can be an issue also. Clear urine or light yellow is best.

[that-one-dud3]

Based on what I’m telling you what do you think it is. Literally sometimes before one pees it can feel warm. This feels like not excruciating but if you put a tad bit of hot sauce on your own tongue not a lot but still enough to be noticeable. Should i be overly worried

[dustybiker]

Okay. Just go to a doctor.

[that-one-dud3]

I will

[dustybiker]

Hope you feel better soon.

[that-one-dud3]

Thanks

[that-one-dud3]

Haven’t had to pee as much as I did about a hour ago or so do you think that has to do with the fact that I drank one 16.9 FL Oz water bottle and half of a second one or the fact that it would’ve been a result of contracting a uti.

[dustybiker]

Another Q best saved for the doctor.

[that-one-dud3]

Ok thanks for your help

[Anonymous]

Either

[Anonymous]

Yessss

[that-one-dud3]

Yes what?