Urethral Syndrome
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| Name: Urethral Syndrome |
| Also known as: |
| Inflammation of the urethra (tube draining urine from bladder to outside) in women. |
Causes of Urethral Syndrome
May be due to unidentified bacterial infection (eg. Ureaplasma urealyticum), interstitial cystitis, trigonitis, bladder tumors or bladder prolapse into vagina. |
Symptoms of Urethral Syndrome
Pain when passing urine and passing urine very frequently. No bacterial infection can usually be found. |
Tests for Urethral Syndrome
Urine tests completely normal, but cystoscopy (passing a thin examining tube through the urethra into the bladder) may show inflammation. |
Treatment for Urethral Syndrome
Often unsatisfactory. Antibiotics, mixtures to make urine alkaline and bladder irrigation with antiseptic solution can be tried. Prevented by passing urine after sex.
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Complications of Urethral Syndrome of its treatment
None significant. |
Likely Outcome of Urethral Syndrome
Often persistent, but settles eventually. |
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