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Anonymous
It could be any of these things. Take your pick.
1. Infections: cystitis, prostatitis
2. Anatomic abnormalities: urethral stricture, phimosis
3. Congenital abnormalities of the urogenital system
4. Iatrogenic: catheterization, instrumentation, and other procedures
5. Chemical irritation from use of douches, lubricants, and other chemicals
6. Tumors and malignant lesions and new growths
7. Foreign bodies: common in children, teenagers
8. Substance abuse: chronic use of amphetamines or other stimulants produces a serous discharge. Caffeine and alcohol are also implicated in UD
9. Miscellaneous factors linked to UD: sexual practices, masturbation, oral sex
10. Unknown: no organisms may be found in up to one-third of patients
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