Urethritis (Inflammation of Urethra) - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Urethritis also called Inflammation of Urethra is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside the body
Symptoms
Symptoms in men

Burning sensation while urinating

Blood in the semen

Blood in the urine

Penile discharge

Itching, tenderness, or swelling in the penis

Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area

Painful ejaculation

Symptoms in women

Abnormal vaginal discharge

Pelvic pain

Abdominal pain

Painful intercourse

Frequent or urgent urination

Discomfort during urination

Burning or irritation at the urethral opening

Fever

Chills

Itching

Causes
Urethritis mostly occurs when bacteria enter the urethra. Bacterial urethritis can be either gonococcal urethritis, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium). The most common viral causes are herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus

Risk Factors-

History of sexually transmitted diseases

Risky sexual behaviour

Oral sex

Specialists to Visit-

Urologist

Gynaecologist & Obstetrician

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References-
https://www.webmd.com
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https://www.nhs.uk
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com