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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Urethral Syndrome

Health Encyclopedia: Urethritis Chronic

Alternative Names

Urethral syndrome


Prevention

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 intercourse also decreases episodes of urethritis and cystitis.

Good hygienefor yourself and any sexual partnersis important. Safer sex behaviors can decrease the risk of developin...

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Health Guide

Cystitis: noninfectious
...infection. Alternative Names Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute Causes, incidence, and risk factors Noninfectious cystitis... Read more »
Cystitis: noninfectious
Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute Prevention Avoid using items that may be irritants such as bubble baths,... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
...from the body. Chronic urethritiscontinues for weeks to months. Alternative Names Urethral syndrome Causes, incidence, and risk factors Chronic urethritis is... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
Urethral syndrome Symptoms Urinary frequency/urgency Urination discomfort, burning, or stinging of the urethra or lower... Read more »
Cystitis: noninfectious
Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute Symptoms Pressure in the lower pelvis Painful urination ... Read more »

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