The treatment of such a pathology as urethritis is carried out by a urologist. He prescribes drugs with an antibiotic, homeopathic remedies, defines auxiliary methods of traditional exposure. In the international classification of diseases, urethritis is under the code N34.
Causes of Urethritis
The causes of urethritis in men are different, but more often - infectious, when a person is sick with a sexually transmitted disease that is transmitted during sexual contact. But it also happens that an ordinary fungus can cause such a disease due to non-observance of personal hygiene rules. Often, E. coli, falling on the penis, and then in the urethra, begins to spread rapidly.
Often diagnosed with staphylococcal urethritis. In this case, such small organisms as staphylococci can cause an anomaly. With urolithiasis, urethritis can also occur, since stones that are in the kidney, upon exit, can injure the urethra.
Anomaly in men can occur as a result of the presence of the following factors:
- physical overwork;
- stressful situation;
- excessive drinking
- malnutrition;
- vitamin deficiency;
- different inflammatory processes.
Sometimes urethritis in a man can occur after surgery. In this case, an injury to the urethra is not excluded , which is why inflammation occurs. In the resulting wound, a focus of infection may appear, which instantly spreads.
Common symptoms
What should I focus on and what symptoms of urethritis in men can be? Key features:
- One of the first signs indicating that urethritis has appeared is pain during urination. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Only in this case is there a great chance to prevent the spread of the inflammatory process.
- If you continue to ignore the unpleasant sensations that occur during urination, the next symptom is purulent discharge. In some cases, you can see the inflammatory process outside, near the opening of the urethra.
- With the following exacerbations of the disease, the inflammatory process increasingly affects the mucous membrane of the urethra. Therefore, the signs of urethritis each time become more pronounced. If the disease is not cured by traditional methods, then symptoms of serious complications may appear.
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Symptoms in men
Symptoms of urethritis in men can be as follows:
- blood may be released during urination or in semen;
- there may be a fever;
- sensation of pain;
- itching
- the presence of a small tumor near the groin;
- unpleasant discharge from the penis.
Classification of urethritis
First of all, such a disease should be divided into the following groups:
- Specific urethritis.
- Nonspecific urethritis.
The first option is provoked by infections transmitted through unprotected intercourse, that is, without a means of protection - a condom.
It should be borne in mind that the type of sexual intercourse plays absolutely no role - the infection can enter the body during traditional sex, as well as oral or anal.
The following infections can be cited as an example:
- herpes virus;
- gonococcus;
- ureaplasma.
In turn, the second type is much less common.
Other types
The causes of nonspecific urethritis can be "attacks" of an allergic, mechanical or thermal nature. The most common causes of infection are listed below:
- Genital injuries. The so-called traumatic urethritis. We will dwell on it in more detail.
- Allergic reaction. The so-called allergic urethritis.
Also, some urologists prefer to classify specific urethritis as follows:
- Not gonococcal urethritis. This group is characterized by the fact that urethritis occurs due to the active reproduction of various bacteria, except for gonococci.
- Infectious urethritis.
- Non-infectious urethritis.
The name "infectious urethritis" speaks for itself - infection occurs due to infections.
In principle, non-infectious urethritis, some doctors prefer to refer to specific urethritis. But the second type is of much greater interest. Non-infectious urethritis develops due to physical damage to the penis. You can give a short name: "traumatic urethritis."
Damage to the urethra can occur as a result of mechanical, thermal or chemical exposure. Actually, the difference between non-specific and non-infectious urethritis is mostly arbitrary. Indeed, in one case, the cause is not an infection, and in the second case, infection does not occur far from bacteria, but from an injury or an allergic reaction.
In addition to injury, maybe the so-called allergic urethritis. Obviously, it arises from the reaction of the body to certain medications, food. Quite often, such a disease is not accompanied by additional diseases.
If the patient has allergic urethritis, then you should be sure that it develops additionally, against the background of other diseases. In turn, allergic urethritis rarely appears in isolation. It is also worth mentioning the following types of urethritis, which should also not be overlooked:
- Primary urethritis.
- Secondary urethritis.
The first type means a disease that develops independently of others, independently, directly in the urethra. While secondary urethritis should be understood as a disease that occurs against the background of other pathologies. Inflammation of the urethra occurs in the presence of other affected "objects." For example, allergic urethritis most often refers to secondary urethritis.
The list of classifications of this ailment should be completed by the separation of pathologies according to the nature of their course. Allocate only three:
- Acute.
- Chronic
- Torpid.
The acute course of urethritis is characterized by vivid manifestations of symptoms. Chronic and torpid in many ways are similar: the disease is almost asymptomatic or the symptoms are poorly manifested.
Diagnosis of urethritis in men
Urethritis is a chronic or exacerbated inflammatory process that occurs in the urethra. The disease can be both infectious and non-infectious. If there is discomfort, pain, and there is a suspicion of an inflammatory process in the urethra, then doctors prescribe a course of treatment that is aimed at a general “attack” of the disease. The main thing is to visit a urologist who can examine you.
If, nevertheless, the diagnosis is confirmed and pathology is detected, then the patient will be sent to another doctor - to the venereologist. The patient will be prescribed the following examination:
- make an analysis of urine and blood;
- make an analysis of urine for bacterial crops and culture media;
- ultrasound examinations of the kidneys and organs of the genitourinary system;
- urethroscopy.
If there is a pathology, then the result of the analysis will indicate a significant excess of the white blood cell norm and the presence of bacteria.
If the analysis shows the presence of fungi, then they will diagnose “urethritis in candidal form”. In the course of treatment, a study will be conducted that will determine which antibiotic will be more effective in combating such an ailment. A full examination will allow doctors to prescribe therapy that will help cure urethritis. Which drug to use so that treatment brings the most effective result - it depends on many factors.
After identifying the symptoms, treatment of urethritis in men is prescribed and transferred directly to practice.
Pills for the treatment of urethritis in men
The therapeutic effect is determined by the attending physician - urologist. He prescribes a group of drugs with the aim of a complex effect on the cause of the pathology:
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used to treat gonorrhea, trichomonas, viral, chlamydial, tuberculous forms of the disease. These include Ceftriaxone, Tetracycline. Antibiotics are available for urethritis in men in the form of a powder suspension for the preparation of intramuscular injections. Such drugs as Azithromycin and Erythromecin are used strictly under medical supervision - 1 mg per day.
- Antifungal drugs for the treatment of urethritis in men. They are prescribed when complications arise for the treatment of candidal urethritis: "Fluconazole", "Pimafucin", "Levorin". Tableted forms of biologically active components that are able to effectively fight against pathogens of thrush, gonorrhea and other bacterial (fungal) agents. Their reception is strictly determined by the instructions and is possible in combination with other antiviral drugs.
- Treatment of allergic, inflammatory urethritis is allowed by taking herbal preparations. For this, the certified drug "Kanefron" was released. It has a diuretic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory effect. Available in the form of a solution for oral administration and in the form of tablets. It is worth paying attention to the fact that such a drug contains ethanol in its composition, therefore its use for the treatment of children or in the presence of complex allergic, autoimmune, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal diseases is strictly prohibited.
- Homeopathic remedies with antibiotic activity. A group of medicines consisting entirely of natural ingredients. They help get rid of inflammation, restore urogenital function, actively fight against fungal, viral, and infectious agents and have a diuretic effect: Argentum Nitrikum, Kantaris, Kopiva, Medorrinum, Sulfur.
- Diuretic drugs. The process of getting rid of harmful bacteria is their natural removal and restoration of the kidneys. In order to reduce the burden on the body and reproductive system, drugs are prescribed that enhance the urge to empty the bladder: "Kanefron-N", "Furosemide", "Bumetanid", "Indapamide", "Torasemide".
- Preparations for the fight against Koch's bacillus (tuberculosis).
The tuberculous form of urethritis is treated strictly in a hospital, using specialized medicines:
- Fluoroquinolones. A group of tablet preparations that fight the urethritis pathogen have a general anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the likelihood of complications. These are Pefloxacin, Ofloxacin, Levofloxacin, and Abactal.
- Tselofasporiny. They stabilize cell metabolism, help the body develop immunity against Koch's bacillus, normalize urogenital function, restore metabolism and natural blood flow to the pelvic organs - Cefazolin, Cefritriaxone.
- Diuretic homeopathic fees.
- Antihistamines.
Traditional medicine for urethritis
Treatment with traditional methods has been popular at all times. Modern medicine also does not deny the positive effect of herbal preparations on the human body. However, their uncontrolled use is unacceptable, especially when there is a tendency to allergic reactions.
Oral dosage for the treatment of urethritis in men at home:
- Parsley leaves - a cure for urethritis in men. They have a general antispasmodic effect. Prevent a decrease in sexual activity. They must be washed, crushed and added to cold water in the ratio: 1 teaspoon per 0.5 liters. For one night, the drug should be infused and be fully prepared for use.
- Herbal tea from the leaves of black currant. Fresh blackcurrant leaves are added to regular tea or brewed in a teapot until a dark saturated broth is obtained. This infusion is drunk in the morning, after a hearty breakfast in half a glass.
- Cornflower flowers (pharmacy collection). Pharmacy collection of cornflower flowers is an excellent tool for the treatment of many inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. According to the instructions on the packaging, a tablespoon of the dry mixture must be poured with 250 ml of hot water and infused for several hours until a strong herbal broth is obtained. After this, the drink should be filtered and cooled to an acceptable temperature for consumption. The dosage is exactly half a glass in the morning and evening.
- Ready-made herbal preparations from horsetail, rosehip berries, juniper, elderberry flowers can be found in health food stores or in self-service collection points. For the preparation of drinking infusion, hot water is required - 0.5 liters and 250 grams of collection. The starting components are mixed and insisted under a lid for 30 minutes. After this, the broth is filtered and drunk half a glass.
- A mixture of juices. From viburnum, carrots, radishes, celery, beets squeeze 50 ml of juice. They make a cocktail and drink on an empty stomach in the morning and in the evening. Such a drink effectively fights inflammation and itching, has a general tonic effect on the body, increases libido, is a diuretic and antiseptic.
Chamomile tea
Since ancient times, chamomile was considered the best antiseptic. It is used to treat many skin diseases, with inflammation of the kidneys and gall bladder, to get rid of acne. Specifically, in the treatment of urethritis in men, according to reviews, chamomile-based products are used as a drink and as a means for local exposure. Flowers and leaves are brewed as tea for washing the genitals or for oral consumption at bedtime.
Prevention
Prevention of urethritis does not include unfulfilled and very difficult actions, everyone can carry them out:
- Do not neglect the rules of personal hygiene. Especially after a difficult day, if you can’t wait just to come home and go to bed. It is imperative to change underwear and wash yourself.
- It is necessary to wash from top to bottom so as not to introduce opportunistic bacteria from the anus into the urethra.
- Be sure to use barrier contraceptives during intercourse. After sex, you should urinate, the flow of urine will wash most of the pathogens that enter the urethra with mucus or grease.
- Do not start vaginal after anal sex. It will be more correct to conduct water procedures or change a condom. Often directly this is considered the main cause of the disease, which is difficult to treat.
- Follow the diet. Try to eat less spicy, salty and fatty foods.
- Check with your urologist regularly. Numerous diseases are identified directly at a routine examination by a professional at an early stage.
Urethritis and its prevention are inseparable things. Especially if the disease has passed into the chronic stage. Therefore, it is so important to be more careful about your own health.