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Non-Specific Urethritis

  • 25-09-2009 1:02pm
    #1
    Baby Fences
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi all,

    I've been diagnosed with non-specific urethritis (symptoms - sore, red tip of penis, burning when urinating, heat in this area morning and night especially) and have been basically told I've to manage the symptoms as best I can as there is no point taking an antibiotic when I'm showing no signs of infection! I've had these symptoms for over 5 months and am wondering if there is anyone out there with similar experience of this? How can this best be managed, very frustrated with this to be honest!!!


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  • #2
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    Did you get tested for infections?


  • #3
    Bottle_of_Smoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭Bottle_of_Smoke


    Eh go to another GP asap. Its supposed to be treated with anti-biotics. Broad range first as they can't identify exactly what it is.

    Really, go to another gp, can cause infertility. It can be an sti so tell people you've had sex with also


  • #4
    jeckle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 652 ✭✭✭jeckle


    This makes no sense.:confused:

    NSU is an infection, & you say you have been diagnosed with this infection. You also say that you are showing signs of infection. NSU need to be treated both for your own good & that of any sexual partners.

    It might be best to attend an STI clinic & have a full sexual screen.

    NSU's are easily treated with antibiotic, antiviral or antifungal medication depending on which organism is causing the problem.


  • #5
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »
    Eh go to another GP asap. Its supposed to be treated with anti-biotics. Broad range first as they can't identify exactly what it is.

    Really, go to another gp, can cause infertility. It can be an sti so tell people you've had sex with also
    +1 go back to your doctor or attend another one. It should be diagnosed and treated correctly. If the doctor didnt do tests how would they know whether it was an infection or not? As Bottle_of_Smoke said it could be an STD. There was a gag in various armed servives "enlisted men get the clap, officers get non specific urethritis". No one hear can tell you what it is so best to be sure and go back to your doctor and get all the info you can.

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  • #6
    CDfm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,649 ✭✭✭✭CDfm


    OP - if you do have a sexual partner use condoms to prevent infection spreading to them.


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  • #7
    trout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,957 ✭✭✭trout


    Thanks for all the sensible replies.

    I think it's best to close the thread now - in line with the charter.

    Best of luck OP - come back and tell us how you get on with the GP.


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