Urethritis in Men
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Urethritis in Men Overview
Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine and semen through the penis and forms the opening at the end of the penis.
Men between ages 20-35 are most at risk for developing pain with urination, as are men who have multiple sexual partners or those who engage in high-risk behaviors such as not using condoms or anal intercourse.
Urethritis may be caused by the same germs that cause urinary tract infections (also called bladder infections), and the symptoms may be similar.
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Urethral discharge, dysuria, and exposure to a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are frequent presentations of urethritis in the male population presenting to the ED.
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