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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Urethritis Symptom

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

Urethritis: chronic
Urethral syndrome Symptoms Urinary frequency/urgency Urination discomfort, burning, or stinging of the urethra or lower... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
...done after you finish all of the medicine. Women who have repeated episodes of intercourse-related urethritis or cystitis may be prescribed a dose of preventive antibiotics. Such therapy is... Read more »
Chlamydial urethritis: male
Difficulty urinating Painful urinationBurning sensation during urination Discharge from the penis Testicular tenderness Redness, swelling of the opening of the... Read more »
Urethritis
...pyridium, which works specifically on the urinary tract) may be used along with antibiotics. Persons with urethritis who are being treated should avoid sex or use condoms during sex. If an... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
Chronic urethritis is long-terminflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the body. Chronic urethritiscontinues for weeks to months. Alternative Names ... Read more »

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