Diseases
urethritis
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Overview
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries pee from the bladder out of the body. It's usually caused by an infection. The term non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is used when the condition is not caused by the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea.
Symptoms
- pain while peeing (dysuria).
- pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).
- itchiness at the tip of the urethra.
- penile discharge, including pus and/or blood.
- pelvic pain.
Causes
- chlamydia.
- trichomoniasis.
- genital herpes.
Risk factors
- urinary tract infections.
- yeast infections.
- exposure to irritants like spermicides, douches and soaps.
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- urine tests.
- lab tests of discharge.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is urethritis?
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries pee from the bladder out of the body. It's usually caused by an infection. The term non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is used when the condition is not caused by the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea.
What are the symptoms of urethritis?
pain while peeing (dysuria)., pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)., itchiness at the tip of the urethra., penile discharge, including pus and/or blood., pelvic pain.
What causes urethritis?
chlamydia.; trichomoniasis.; genital herpes.
Which medicines are used for urethritis?
erythromycin
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