Topic: Chronic Urethritis
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What causes Urethritis - chronic ?
Chronic urethritis is usually caused either by a bacterial infection or structural problem that results in narrowing of the urethra. The condition is associated with a variety of systemic diseases, emotional disorders, and sexually transmit... Read More »
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What are signs of Urethritis - chronic ?
Urinalysis may show infection or inflammation. Urine culture (clean catch) confirms infection and can show what bacteria is causing the infection. Urethral discharge culture or vaginal culture specimen(s) can rule out sexually transmitted d... Read More »
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What is Urethritis - chronic ?
Chronic urethritis is long-term inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the body. Chronic urethritis continues for weeks to months. Read More »
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If there is an infection, you will be given antibiotics. A follow-up urinalysis or culture will be done after you finish all of the medicine. Women who have repeated episodes of intercourse-related urethritis or cystitis may be prescribed a...
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Urinary frequency/urgency Urination discomfort, burning, or stinging of the urethra or lower abdomen during urination (see painful urination) Urethral discharge (bloody or pus-like, and often foul-smelling)
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Drinking plenty of water each day can help prevent urethritis. Women who have symptoms that occur within 24 hours of sexual intercourse should always urinate immediately after having intercourse. Taking a small dose of antibiotics after int...
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Cystoscopy and urethroscopy Urinalysis Urine culture (clean catch) Urethral discharge culture Vaginal culture
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A long-term, untreated infection may cause the urethra to narrow even more, making it difficult to completely empty the bladder. Recurrent urinary tract infections may also occur. Other complications may include: Damage to the urinary tract...
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Urethral syndrome
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Prolonged, untreated infection may progress to continued narrowing of the urethra, resulting in difficulty in completely emptying the bladder. Recurrent urinary tract infections may also occur. Less commonly, pyelonephritis (kidney infectio...
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