Chronic urethritis

Alternative names:

urethral syndrome

Symptoms:

• urinary frequency/urgency, increased
• urination discomfort, burning or stinging of the urethra or lower abdomen during urination (see painful urination)
• urethral discharge, if present, may stain underwear and appear either bloody or pus-like

Note: Symptoms are long standing (chronic).

Signs and tests:

• A urinalysis may indicate potential infection.
• A urine culture (clean catch) and sensitivity analysis are done to confirm infection and causative agent.
• Urethral discharge culture or vaginal culture specimen(s) may be obtained to rule out sexually transmitted diseases.
• Cystoscopy may be performed to directly examine the urethra.