Urethritis Treatment

Urethritis, inflammation of the urethra, is commonly caused by bacterial or viral infections transmitted through sexual contact. Non-infectious factors and urinary catheterization can also contribute. Prompt medical attention is important if symptoms such as painful urination or discharge occur.

To prevent Urethritis, consider the following measures:

• Abstinence from sex
• Having sex with only one uninfected partner
• Consistently using condoms during sexual activity
• Urethritis caused by injury or chemical irritation is rare, and there is no way to prevent it. Once it occurs, avoiding the offending substance should prevent urethritis from recurring.
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• Pain or burning during urination
• Urge to urinate more frequently
• Discharge from the urethra which can be mild or copious
• Redness and swelling around the opening of the urethra

• nfectious urethritis can be treated with a variety of antibiotics. Certain strains of bacteria have become resistant to specific antibiotics, you may need a different antibiotic if symptoms continue after you have finished taking the first prescription. All sex partners of a person infected with infectious urethritis also should be treated. People who are taking antibiotics for urethritis should not have sex until treatment is complete.