What is Urethritis?

Urethritis is the urinary tract condition in which the tube or urethra that transports urine from the bladder to outside the body becomes irritated and inflamed. Semen also released by the urethra in males. The condition causes severe pain while urinating and increase the frequency of urinates. Urethritis is common in people of all ages. Women are more susceptible to Urethritis then males because male urethra is much longer than female urethra. Dr. Mahendra Jain in Bangalore is specializing in urethritis treatment.

What are the causes of Urethritis?

The main reason of Urethritis is an infection by bacteria. Bacteria found in the kidney, genital area and bladder are more prone to infect the urethra lining and causes infection. The common bacteria that cause the problem are

· Chlamydia trachomatis

· Neisseria gonorrhoeae

. Mycoplasma genitalium

Some pathogen that causes sexually transmitted diseases also causes urethritis. There are certain viruses that also cause urethritis such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cytomegalovirus (CMV).

What are the symptoms of urethritis?

The symptoms of urethritis are

In Males

· Burning or itching near the penis opening

· Sensation of burning during urination

· Semen discharge during urination

· Presence of blood in the urine or semen

In Females

· High frequency of urination

· Irritation or burning at the opening of urethral

· Discomfort while urinating

· Abnormal discharge from the vagina

How many types of urethritis?

On the basis of the causes of inflammation, urethritis is of two types

1. Gonococcal – caused by the bacteria that causes SIT gonorrhea

2. Non-gonococcal- caused by other infections but not SIT gonorrhea bacteria

What is the treatment for urethritis?

The treatment for urethritis includes antiviral or antibiotics medication, which includes

· Heart medication

· Blood-thinning medication

· Seizure medication

What preventions are advised to permit urethritis?

Some prevention can reduce the risk of urethritis, such as

· Elude multiple partners intercourse

· Regular testing

· Use of condoms while having sex

· It infected, avoid having sex and protect others

Dr. Mahendra Jain is a renowned urologist surgeon in Bangalore. Dr. Jain is highly qualified and specialist doctor in urology. Dr. Jain provides the best treatment for urethritis in Bangalore.

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Authored By : Dr. Mahendra Jain