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Nonspecific Urethritis in Men

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

What is nonspecific urethritis?

Nonspecific urethritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube where urine passes from the bladder to the outside of the body. Men who have sex with men and those with multiple sexual partners are at a high risk of having this condition.

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What causes nonspecific urethritis?

What are the signs and symptoms of nonspecific urethritis?

How is nonspecific urethritis diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask you about medical conditions you have had. He or she may ask questions about your sexual partners and practices. If your provider sees from your sexual history that you are at risk, you may need to be screened for infection from sexually transmitted infections STIs, such as chlamydia. You may need any of the following tests:

How is nonspecific urethritis treated?

Antibiotic medicines may be given to help treat an infection caused by bacteria. Both you and your sexual partner must be treated to prevent an infection from spreading. If you have other sexual partners within the past 60 days, they should be tested and treated. Nonspecific urethritis caused by irritation or injury may be treated with antibiotic medicine.

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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How can I manage my symptoms?

How can nonspecific urethritis be prevented?

If your urethritis was caused by an infection, the following may help to prevent the spread:

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