Non-specific urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra that can develop in both men and women. Despite the fact that there is enough information about the disease, it is not so easy to diagnose it. It is desirable to treat it at the initial stage of development, since in this case there are more chances to quickly cope with it. However, symptoms can be noticed already when valuable time is lost, and the pathology has become chronic.
What is a disease?
The presented disease is an inflammation of the urogenital canal, which is caused by various types of pathogenic microorganisms: staphylococcus aureus, fungus, herpes.
The disease is usually transmitted through sexual contact or other contact (using someone else's underwear). It develops more often in men, as they have a longer length of the urethra than in women.
Causes for the development of pathology
Non-specific urethritisis the least studied form of the disease. However, what caused it can be determined. There are such reasons for the development of the disease:
- Unprotected sexual contact with a partner who has pathogens in his body.
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Weakened immunity, in which the body cannot effectively defend itself against the negative effects of fungi.
- Excessive drinking.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Injury to the urinary system, which can be provoked by a blow, insertion of a catheter.
- Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
- Hypercooling.
- Prolonged stress.
- Too active sex life.
- Wrong diet.
- Defects of the urinary system.
These reasons are not the only ones. Even an infectious disease that does not affect the genitourinary system can provoke a pathology.
Symptoms of the disease
Non-specific urethritis usually has the following symptoms:
- Men have copious discharge that turns yellow when dry.
- The penis becomes painful, and its head is swollen.
- Urination becomes more frequent and accompanied by pain.
- Itching in the urethra.
- Pain may radiate to the lower abdomen.
- Burning sensation.
- In some cases, the temperature risesbody.
- General weakness, lethargy, malaise.
The chronic form of the disease can periodically worsen. However, most of the symptoms are mild. Nonspecific urethritis in women is characterized by a more saturated shade of discharge. The chronic form of pathology is dangerous because it is fraught with various complications (for example, purulent prostatitis in men). Therefore, the disease must be treated.
Disease diagnosis
Non-specific urethritis is an insidious disease, therefore, before starting treatment, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination. Diagnostics involves the use of the following procedures:
- General and bacteriological smear, as well as bacterioscopic analysis. This study will help identify the causative agent of the infection.
- Laboratory tests of urine and blood. Thanks to them, you can identify gonococci, chlamydia or other microorganisms.
- Culture of discharge from the urethra.
- Immunological study.
- Ultrasound examination of the prostate. This is necessary to find out if she is inflamed.
- Palpation of the affected area and external examination.
- Survey of the patient in order to obtain additional information, clarify complaints.
- PCR reaction.
What complications can occur?
Non-specific urethritis in men is mostly not life-threatening. However, sometimes untimely treatment leads to a transitionpathology in a chronic form. In addition, in some cases, the following complications may occur:
- Narrowing of the urethra.
- Prostatitis (the development of an inflammatory process in the prostate) and orchitis (a pathological process occurring in the testicles).
- Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder).
- Impaired ejaculation and erection.
- Infertility.
You can not think that you can fight the disease on your own, even if the symptoms are not very pronounced. It is better to see an experienced specialist as soon as possible.
Features of drug treatment
Treatment of non-specific urethritis should be immediate. By itself, the disease will not disappear. In addition, you should not take pills that eliminate symptoms. The cause will still remain, and the pathology will continue to progress.
Therapy involves the use of these medications:
- Antibiotics: Tetracycline, Doxycycline. Depending on which pathogen provoked the disease, other drugs can be used: Amoxiclav, Norfloxacin.
- Local antibacterial drugs: "Protargol", preparations based on chamomile.
- Antiseptic solutions that contain silver, Dioxidin. You can also flush the urethra with Furacilin.
- Vitamin complexes.
- Drugs to restore the body's immune forces.
- Antifungal drugs.
Sometimes a patient is prescribedsurgical intervention. However, such an outcome of events is possible only if traditional therapy did not help or the pathology turned out to be too advanced. In addition, if a man became infected due to sexual intercourse, then both partners will need therapy. And even before a full recovery, you will have to forget about sexual intercourse.
Folk treatment of pathology
Non-specific urethritis (its symptoms are already known) can be treated with non-traditional methods. In this case, the following recipes may be useful:
- Milk and parsley. Raw materials must be finely chopped and poured with milk (parsley must be completely covered). Next, the mixture must be put in the oven and kept there until the milk has evaporated. Take 2 tablespoons every 2 hours.
- Decoction of lime blossom. It is necessary to take 2 large spoons of raw materials and steam it with 400 ml of boiling water. Next, the mixture must be boiled over low heat for about 10 minutes. After that, it is advisable to cool and strain the liquid, and then take it 200-400 ml before going to bed.
- Cranberry juice (fresh) works well too.
- Decoction of cornflower flowers. You need to steam 1 teaspoon of flowers with a glass of boiling water. Infuse the decoction should be at least an hour. After that, the liquid must be filtered. It is advisable to take the remedy 2 large spoons three times a day. It is better to do this before meals.
- Infusion of wheatgrass. For the preparation of the presented means, fresh roots of the plant are used. Pre-raw materials are well crushed, pouredwater and placed in a dark place. You need 4 large spoons of raw materials and a glass of water. Wheatgrass should be infused for 12 hours. After this, the medicine can be taken 100 grams three times a day. The raw material can be poured again, after which it needs to be changed.
Bacterial non-specific urethritis can be completely eliminated by folk remedies, only you first need to get the doctor's permission. Otherwise, you can aggravate your condition. It is necessary to be treated with herbal decoctions for at least 1-2 months. Only in this case, you can get a positive effect. Don't expect immediate results.
Doctors' recommendations
If nonspecific urethritis has been diagnosed in men, treatment must be done by following some simple rules:
- It is advisable to follow the right diet. It is best not to eat spicy, smoked, too fatty or overly s alty foods. They can cause additional irritation to the urethra.
- It is better to refuse or significantly limit the use of alcoholic beverages.
- During therapy, you need to drink plenty of fluids. It can be plain water, compotes, freshly squeezed juices, weak tea, fruit drinks.
- Physical activity should be reduced.
- During treatment, you will have to limit or temporarily stop sexual activity.
- By following these recommendations, therapy will be effective and its time will be significantly reduced.
Preventionpathology
Chronic non-specific urethritis can significantly complicate a man's life, as it can cause serious complications and even lead to infertility. However, the disease can be prevented. To do this, you must observe the following preventive measures:
- We must not allow the body to become supercooled - this can provoke an aggravation of all pathologies.
- It is advisable to treat any infectious and bacterial diseases of the pelvic organs when the first symptoms appear. They should not be allowed to become chronic.
- You need to protect the genitals from injury.
- Proper diet will help avoid disruption of the digestive tract and all the resulting problems (diarrhea, constipation).
- Sex life should not be promiscuous. In addition, it is better if sexual intercourse is protected.
- It is advisable to limit alcohol consumption, quit smoking and other bad habits.
- You must also remember to follow the rules of personal hygiene.
- In order to identify a developing problem in time, you need to periodically undergo an examination by a urologist.
That's all the features of the disease. Stay he althy!
