Non urethritis

Definition

What is non-gonorrhea urethritis?

Non-gonorrhea urethritis or also called non-specific urethritis is urethritis or inflammation of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside).

Non-gonorrhea (UNG) urethritis is usually caused by Chlamydia bacteria. This condition is a common sexually transmitted infection, but can be prevented by practicing safe sex.

How common is this condition?

Diseases in the urological system are conditions that can happen to anyone. However, men aged 15 to 30 years, who have sex with several people, are at a higher risk of developing this disease.

You can prevent this disease by reducing risk factors. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Signs and symptoms

What are the signs and symptoms?

Non-gonorrhea urethritis is a condition whose symptoms can appear within 1 to 5 weeks of exposure to the infection. However, many sufferers do not experience any symptoms.

However, generally the symptoms of this one urological disease that can appear include:

• urine or urine that is cloudy,
  
• frequent urination,
• itching, burning and swelling of the penis or testicles, as well
• pain during sexual intercourse or ejaculation.

In women, symptoms can include:

• unusual whitish discharge from the vagina,
• pain when urinating, as well
• If the infection develops into pelvic inflammation, there will be pain around the abdomen or abnormal vaginal bleeding.

There may be signs and symptoms not listed above. If you have concerns about a particular symptom, consult your doctor.

When should I see a doctor?

You should see a doctor if you have symptoms, such as:

• a rise in body temperature or fever,
• there is blood in the urine (hematuria), as well
• symptoms did not improve within 1 week.

You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This infection can infect the baby during pregnancy. Treatment can also be interrupted by pregnancy because some antibiotics cannot be used during pregnancy.

Causes and risk factors

What caused it?

Non-gonorrhea urethritis is a disease condition that is usually caused by bacteria other than gonorrhea, one of which is the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. This infection is spread during sexual intercourse.

In addition, other bacteria such as Ureaplasma urealyticum, Trichomonas vaginalis parasite and herpes virus can also cause this disease. However, urethritis is not always caused by gonorrhea and gonorrhea does not always cause urethritis.

Sometimes, non-gonorrhea urethritis can also appear as a result of other conditions such as urinary tract infections, inflammation of the prostate due to bacteria (prostatitis), and narrowing of the urethra.

What increases my risk for this condition?

Certain factors that increase your risk of developing non-gonorrhea urethritis include the following.

• Frequently changing partners during sexual intercourse and not using condoms.
• Weak immune system.
• Installation of a urine catheter, a urinary outlet that is placed in the urethra after surgery.

Having no risk factors does not mean you can't get this disease. These marks are for reference only. You should consult a urologist for more details.

Diagnosis and treatment

What tests are usually done to diagnose this disease?

After asking about your medical history and sexual activity, the doctor will perform a physical examination. The doctor will perform a urine test by taking a urine sample to test for urethral infection. Blood tests can also be done to make an accurate diagnosis.

Some people can experience urethritis caused by gonorrhea and syphilis at the same time, therefore a syphilis test should be done before treatment in cases of urethritis caused by gonorrhea.

What are my treatment options for non-gonorrhea urethritis?

Since this disease is caused by bacteria, the goal of treatment is of course to eradicate the bacteria. Therefore, the doctor will provide antibiotic drugs such as doxycycline or azithromycin. Usually doxycycline is taken twice a day, while azithromycin is enough to be taken once a day.

Most patients will recover from infection after taking antibiotics. However, if you have an allergy to any of the above drugs, it's better to tell your doctor about your allergy.

Non-gonorrhea urethritis can also cause painful symptoms. To fix this, try soaking in warm water several times a day.

Also use over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. During treatment, avoid having sex or using condoms.

For men, if symptoms persist even though blood and urine tests show the bacteria have disappeared, the doctor may perform other testing methods to consider the possibility of prostatitis.

Home remedies

What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can be done to treat non-gonorrhea urethritis?

Below are some things that can help you treat non-gonorrhea urethritis.

• Always check with your doctor to monitor the progress of your symptoms and health condition.
• Follow your doctor's instructions, do not use any over-the-counter or non-prescription drugs that have been prescribed to you.
• Stop sex during treatment or practice safe sex.

If you have any questions, consult a urologist for the best solution to your problem.