Inflammation of the urethra secondary to infection with any bacteria other than Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Symptoms of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following features are indicative of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
blood in the urine or semen
dysuria
frequent or urgent urination
abdominal pain
burning pain while urinating
fever
chills
vaginal discharge
pain with intercourse
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Common Causes of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following are the most common causes of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
ureaplasma urealyticum
mycoplasma genitalium
Reiter's syndrome
arthritis
conjunctivitis
urethritis
Other Causes of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following are the less common causes of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
urinary catheter
cystoscope
antiseptics
spermicides
Risk Factors for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
female anatomy
sexual activity
certain types of birth control
menopause
urinary tract abnormalities
blockages in the urinary tract
suppressed immune system
Prevention of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Non-gonococcal Urethritis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
keep the area around the opening of the urethra clean
follow safer sex practices
Occurrence of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Non-gonococcal Urethritis cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Non-gonococcal Urethritis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Non-gonococcal Urethritis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
Urine sample test: To look for white blood cells, red blood cells or bacteria
Bacterial culture: To check the type of bacteria in urine
Doctor for Diagnosis of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
Urologist
Urogynecologist
Complications of Non-gonococcal Urethritis if untreated
Yes, Non-gonococcal Urethritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Non-gonococcal Urethritis is left untreated:
bladder infection
epididymitis
infection in the testicles
prostate infection
cervicitis
pelvic inflammatory disease
Self-care for Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
drink plenty of water
avoid drinks that may irritate bladder
use a heating pad
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Non-gonococcal Urethritis:
Cranberry juice: Helps preventing the infection
Patient Support for Treatment of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
The following actions may help Non-gonococcal Urethritis patients:
Join support groups: Provides sympathetic listening and useful information about the non-gonococcal urethritis
Time for Treatment of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Non-gonococcal Urethritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: