Problem
Urethritis
Other Names:
CowperitisAbscess of Cowper's gland
Abscess of Littre's gland
Meatitis
Adenitis of Skene's gland
Nature:
Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra. The most common symptoms include painful or difficult urination and urethral discharge. It is a commonly treatable condition usually caused by infection with bacteria. This bacterial infection is often sexually transmitted, but not in every instance; it can be idiopathic, for example. Some incidence of urethritis can appear asymptomatic as well.
Broader Problems:
CystitisDisorders of the urethraUrinary bladder disorders Narrower Problems:
Reiter's disease Subject(s):
Medicine → Glandular systemMedicine → Physiology
Medicine → Urogenital system
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
17.06.2019 – 19:34 CEST