What causes pain in the urethra?

Condition analysis:
Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for discomfort in urethra with pain in the left testicle extending to left leg. After analyzing the complete situation I can make out that none of your symptoms are related to either of herpes zoster or with herpes simplex. Let me elaborate my findings and facts related to your condition: To tell you medically -Both herpes zoster and Herpes simplex are same group of illness caused by same group of different viruses. Herpes simplex manifest itself as very small vesicles (fluid filled blisters) which remains for a day or two and then forms ulcers which are quite painful. These ulcers then heal in next 5-7 days.

To begin with also these vesicles are quite painful and itchy with discomfort and once the vesicles burst in a day or two then the ulcers which are formed are quite painful for next 4-5 days. So the symptoms can never go unnoticed. It is typically seen as "fluid filled multiple vesicles present closely in a grouped manner" which you can see on net as a ready reference. Similarly there are grouped ulcers and not just mild pain or discomfort. In herpes zoster there are large blisters which occurs only on one side of body. There is very severe pain to start with and then forms the large blisters which remains for 7-14 days of period. Now correlating all the facts with your history you can make out that your condition has no match with any type of herpes lesions. None of your symptoms matches with above conditions.

Though unilateral (on one side) pain extending down may be related to herpes zoster and can be considered as an important differential condition initially but it is the presence of small vesicles and blisters which helps in identifying and differentiating both the conditions very easily. The previous suggestion of herpes zoster might had been given presumptively on the same basis. But as there had been no any blisters or severe pain so any of these conditions are presently out of our context. Now you must be worried that why you have had discomfort in urethra with pain in the left testicle extending to left leg. This can be due to mild infection or very small stone or any type of infection of trivial nature which appeared and disappeared by its own.

As presently there are no any symptoms so you should not be worried about any of the above condition including herpes simplex and zoster too. You can very well resume your normal relations with your wife as you do not have any type of infective condition. I hope these information will help you. I will be glad to answer any further queries. "Wish you good health" Regards, Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD (Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases)

Instructions:
1) Cornmeal or Oatmeal:
Create a soothing bath by adding a handful of cornstarch or oatmeal to bathwater. This home remedy for shingles will help treat blisters and symptoms attacking below your neck. Settle into the bathtub and release your body to a relaxing soak. This remedy isn’t a long-term solution and only provides temporary relief – it’s a good way to prepare for bed.

2) Nail Polish Remover:
Crush two aspirin tablets into a powder and add to two tablespoons of nail polish remover that contains acetone. Stir the solution and then use a clean cotton ball to apply to blisters. Within five minutes, many patients have experienced relief that has the potential to last for several hours. The nail polish remover works to eliminate dead skin cells, soap residue and oil. The aspirin desensitizes effected nerve endings.

3) Apple Cider Vinegar:
Create instant relief by mixing ? cup of apple cider vinegar and two cups of water. Using a cotton cloth, dip into the solution and gently wipe affected body parts. Make sure to use an upward motion when applying the solution.