Urethritis Learning Center

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Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra from any cause.

Basic Info

Symptoms
In men: Burning pain while urinating (dysuria; Increased urinary frequency or urgency; Itching, tenderness, or swelling...
Causes
Urethritis may be caused by bacteria or a virus. The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (E. coli) and so...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical examination. For men, the areas to be examined include the abdomen, bl...
Treatments
The goal of therapy is to improve symptoms, prevent spread of infection, and eliminate the cause of infection. Antibiot...
Drugs
  • amoxicillin
  • nitrofurantoin
  • sulfamethoxazole
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. For those individuals who seem to be more susceptible to urinary tract infections, drinking lots...
Risk Factors
  • History of sexually transmitted disease
  • Injury of urethra
  • Multiple Sexual Partners
Complications
Men with urethritis are at risk for the following complications: Cystitis (bladder infection; Pyelonephritis (kidney in...
Prevention
Some causes of urethritis may be avoided with good personal hygiene and by practicing safer sexual behaviors such as mo...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of urethritis.

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