Urethritis in Men (cont.)
Medical Author:
Lisa D. Mills, MD
Coauthor:
Trevor Mills, MD, MPH
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
PrognosisWhen treated early, simple urethritis has few complications. If allowed to progress, you may develop a bladder infection, kidney infection, or infection involving your testicles or prostate. Long-term problems might lead to infertility. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Urethritis in Men
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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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