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Non-gonococcal Urethritis

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:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Non-gonococcal Urethritis.

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