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Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra from any cause. |
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Symptoms
In men: Blood in the urine or semen; Burning pain while urinating (dysuria; Discharge from penis; Fever (rare; Freque...
Causes
Urethritis may be caused by bacteria or a virus. The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (E. coli) and ...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical examination. In men, the exam will include the abdomen, bladder area...
Treatments
The goals of therapy are to: Improve symptoms; Prevent the spread of infection; Eliminate the cause of infection. Ant...
Alternative Therapies
For those individuals who seem to be more susceptible to urinary tract infections, drinking lots of fluids at the fir...
Complications
Men with urethritis are at risk for the following complications: Cystitis; Epididymitis; Orchitis; Pyelonephritis; Pr...
Prevention
Some causes of urethritis may be avoided with good personal hygiene and by practicing safer sexual behaviors such as ...
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