Urethritis
Investigative procedures
Clinical Manifestations
Causes
Definition
Pathophysiology
Nursing Care
Treatment
The tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body, becomes inflamed and irritated
Presence of blood in the semen or urine
Pain with intercourse
Burning or irritation at the urethral opening
Penile discharge
Discomfort during urination
In males there are enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area
Adenovirus
Reiter's syndrome
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Trichomonas vaginalis
Administer antibiotics such as arythromycin or metronidazole
Tests to check for STIs, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia
C-reactive protein test
Urine test
Complete blood count
naproxen for relieving pain
As the defense mechanisms react to the bacteria, inflammation starts to set in as well as other signs of infection.
The defense mechanisms are then evaded by the host.
The bacteria attach to the epithelium of the urinary tract and colonize it to avoid being washed out with voiding.
Infection occurs first as the bacteria gains access inside the urinary tract.
Administering of antibiotics
Administration of analgesics
Taking of specimen for diagnostic procedures
Health education on the condition
Urine dipstick
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