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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with urethritis.

13 doctors weighed in across 12 answers
Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Get treated with antibiotics and drink adequate water to flush.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Ignore: Std-related urethritis, should be a "wake-up" call about the importance of avoiding unprotected sex!

Answered 5/7/2014

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Ignore: Urology followup. Empty bladder after sex. Don't hold your urine. Urine checks regularly.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Urethritis is often caused by an infection. Do not be afraid to see the Dr. for treatment.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do finish a full course of antibiotics.Avoid acidic foods.Urinate after sex and drink lots of fluids.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Some forms of urethritis are sexually transmitted and the sexual partners should be notified.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Ignore: Reinfection can occur after treatment especially in men-so don't be afraid to go back in for checkup.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Check with a doctor to be sure it is not caused by an infection.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (E. coli) and some STDs can cause Urethritis.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: If experiencing this you must be checked for chlamydia and gonorrhea which are the most prevalent.

Answered 2/14/2015

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Increase fluid intake. Dehydration can cause a more concentrated urine which can be more irritating.

Answered 3/9/2015

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