Urethritis Learning Center
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Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra from any cause. |
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Symptoms
In men: Burning pain while urinating (dysuria; Increased urinary frequency or urgency; Itching, tenderness, or swelli...
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. For men, the areas to be examined include the abdomen, ...
Treatments
The goal of therapy is to improve symptoms, prevent spread of infection, and eliminate the cause of infection. Antibi...
Alternative Therapies
Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra that is usually caused by an infection.
Complications
Men with urethritis are at risk for the following complications: Cystitis (bladder infection; Pyelonephritis (kidney ...
Prevention
Some causes of urethritis may be avoided with good personal hygiene and by practicing safer sexual behaviors such as ...
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