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Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra from any cause.Urethritis may be caused by bacteria or a virus. The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections( E. coli) and some sexually transmitted diseases(... |
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Symptoms
In men:Blood in the urine or semenBurning pain while urinating (dysuria)Discharge from penisFever (rare)Frequent or u...
Causes
The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections( E. coli) and some sexually transmitted diseases( chlamydia, go...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical examination. In men, the exam will include the abdomen, bladder are...
Treatments
The goals of therapy are to:Improve symptomsPrevent the spread of infectionEliminate the cause of infectionAntibiotic...
Alternative Therapies
Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. bifidus supplementation reintroduces normal flora into the urinary tract. Acupunctur...
Complications
Men with urethritis are at risk for the following complications:.Cystitis Epididymitis Orchitis Pyelonephritis Prosta...
Prevention
Some causes of urethritis may be avoided with good personal hygiene and by practicing safer sexual behaviors such as ...
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