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Will Penicillin Cure An Urethritis?
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Men should call a doctor if they notice an abnormal discharge from the penis. Women should seek medical attention if they develop an unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding or pain during intercourse. Both men and women should call a doctor if they start urinating more frequently, or if urination causes pain or a burning discomfort, especially if fever or chills occur. Also call your doctor if you have participated in sexual activity with someone who has gonorrhea or...
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Urethral Strictures and Reconstruction
Dear Dr. Motola: My husband is experiencing problems urinating: pain, blood, pressure, etc. The urologist indicated that his urethra... Read more »
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Urethritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the body.Alternative... Read more »
Urethral stricture
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder (urethra).Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
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Chronic urethritis is long-term swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the body. This inflammation... Read more »
Chlamydial urethritis: male
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Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).Causes,... Read more »
Gram stain of urethral discharge
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A gram stain of urethral discharge is a test used to identify bacteria in fluid from the tube that drains urine from the bladder... Read more »
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