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Boyfriend diagnosed with urethritis 3 days ago, what to do?
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STD, need exam & Rx: There are three main kinds of urethritis in men: gonorrhea, chlamydia, and nongonococcal urethritis. All of these are sexually transmitted. Therefore, you have been exposed to one of these STDs. Depending on your own sexual exposure, might be the source of his infection. The important thing is that you also need antibiotic treatment. See your doctor ASAP for testing and treatment. Good luck!
Answered 5/19/2016
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For six months every doctor I saw never even entertain the thought that I might have urethritis. I took a Z-Pak and I had relief after the first two days. Its been untreated for 6 months. The symptoms are not completely going away. Will it take time?
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Does this sound like Urethritis? If so, What wouldve caused it? For 3 days Ive had brief internal sting at penis tip (at/near urethra) when it rubs against my pants or I rub across it myself. No dysuria/discharge/redness & Sexually inactive 3 yrs.?
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