Symptoms of male urethritis

The main symptoms of male urethritis include frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, urethral discharge and perineal discomfort. Male urethritis is usually caused by factors such as bacterial infection, urethral injury, unclean sexual life, low immunity, and urinary system diseases. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to determine the cause and carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Frequent urination

Frequent urination is a common symptom of male urethritis, which is characterized by a significant increase in the frequency of urination but a small amount of urine each time. Frequent urination may be related to inflammatory stimulation of the urethral mucosa, which is usually accompanied by a sense of urgency. Patients with bacterial urethritis can be treated with antibiotics such as levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets and cefixime dispersible tablets as directed by the doctor. Non-bacterial urethritis requires appropriate drug selection based on the cause. For example, if it is caused by mycoplasma infection, azithromycin tablets can be used.

2. Urgency to urinate

Urgency refers to a sudden strong desire to urinate and difficulty in delaying urination. Urinary urgency caused by urethritis is often related to inflammation irritating the trigone area of ​​the bladder or the urethral sphincter. Patients may experience a feeling of distension in the lower abdomen, and the symptoms of urinary urgency are more obvious in the acute phase. Treatment requires the use of drugs that are sensitive to the pathogen. For example, injectable ceftriaxone sodium can be used for gonococcal urethritis. At the same time, holding in urine should not aggravate symptoms.

3. Dysuria

Painful urination manifests as a burning or stinging sensation in the urethra during urination, which often worsens at the beginning or end of urination. The degree of urinary pain is related to the severity of inflammation, and patients with bacterial urethritis have more severe urinary pain. Treatment can include antibiotics that are sensitive to pathogenic bacteria, such as norfloxacin capsules, and sodium bicarbonate tablets to alkaline urine to relieve pain. Cleaning the urethral opening after urinating can help relieve discomfort.

4. Urethral secretions

Urethral discharge is a typical manifestation of urethritis and can be purulent, mucus, or bloody. Gonococcal urethritis often produces yellow purulent secretions, while non-gonococcal urethritis secretions are mostly white, thin liquid. Pathological examination is required when secretions increase. Injectable spectinomycin can be used for gonococcal infection, and doxycycline tablets can be used for chlamydial infection. It is important to keep the area clean and dry.

5. Perineal discomfort

Some patients will experience perineal swelling, itching or dull pain, which may worsen after sitting for a long time or urinating. This discomfort may be related to the spread of inflammation to the prostate or surrounding tissue. In addition to anti-infective treatment, Chinese patent medicines such as Longqing Tablets can be used as auxiliary treatment as directed by the doctor. Avoid riding or sitting for long periods of time, and wearing loose-fitting cotton underwear can help relieve symptoms.

Male urethritis patients should pay attention to keeping the perineum clean and dry every day, and avoid holding back urine and overexertion. Eat a light diet and drink plenty of water to promote urination and flush the urethra. Sexual intercourse should be prohibited during treatment, and sexual partners should undergo simultaneous examination and treatment. If symptoms such as fever and low back pain appear, indicating the spread of infection, you must seek medical attention immediately. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions to complete the entire course of drug treatment to avoid stopping the drug on your own, which may cause the condition to recur or become chronic.