My friend, in his forties, has pain while urinating. We have reason to fear that it is a sexually transmitted disease. Is that possible?
Joris Bartstra, journalist with medical diploma
Yes, that’s possible. And if there is a chance of a sexually transmitted disease, he has to do an STD test. An infection with chlamydia can cause pain when urinating as the only complaint. But your friend can also give a bladder or prostatitis to have. An bladder infection gives a strongly increased urge to urinate, prostate inflammation also gives pronounced pain when ejaculating. A urine test can provide a definitive answer.
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