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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms In Men

Health Encyclopedia: Urethritis

Symptoms

In men:

  • Burning pain while urinating (dysuria)
  • Increased urinary frequency or urgency
  • Itching, tenderness, or swelling in penis or groin area
  • Fever (rare)
  • Discharge from penis (usually moderate, yellow or clear, possibly purulent)
  • Pain with intercourse or ejaculation
  • Blood in the urine or semen

In women:

  • Burning pain while urinating
  • Increased urinary frequency or urgency
  • Fever and chills
  • N...
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Health Guide

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Urination: painful
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Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy
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Interstitial cystitis (IC)
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