Chronic nonspecific urethritis in men: causes, symptoms and features of treatment

Nonspecific urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, which can develop in both men and women. Despite the fact that information about the disease is enough, it is not so easy to diagnose it. It is desirable to treat it at the initial stage of development, since in this case it is more likely to deal with it quickly. However, symptoms can be noticed even when valuable time is lost, and pathology has acquired a chronic character.

What is the disease?

The presented disease is an inflammation of the urogenital canal, which is caused by various types of pathogenic microorganisms: staphylococcus, fungus, herpes.

The disease is usually transmitted through sexual contact or other contact (using someone else's underwear). It often develops in men, because they have a greater length of the urethra than women.

Causes of pathology development

Nonspecific urethritis is the least studied form of the disease. However, what it is called can be determined. There are such reasons for the development of the disease:

• Unprotected sexual contact with a partner in the body of which pathogenic microorganisms are present.
• Diabetes.
• Weakened immunity, in which the body can not effectively protect itself from the negative effects of fungi.
• Excessive use of alcohol.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Damage to the urethra, which can be caused by a stroke, the installation of a catheter.
• Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
• Subcooling.
• Prolonged stress.
• Too active sex life.
• Incorrect food.
• Malformations of the urinary system.

These reasons are not the only ones. To provoke a pathology can even an infectious disease that does not affect the genitourinary system.

Symptomatology of the disease

Nonspecific urethritis usually has these symptoms:

1. At men there are plentiful allocation which after drying get a yellow shade.
2. The sexual organ becomes painful, and its head swollen.
3. Urination is frequent and painful.
4. Itching appears in the area of the urethra.
5. Pain can spread to the lower abdomen.
6. A burning sensation.
7. In some cases, body temperature rises.
8. General weakness, lethargy, malaise.

Chronic form of the disease can periodically worsen. However, in general, the symptomatology is of low severity. Nonspecific urethritis in women is characterized by a more intense tinge of secretions. The chronic form of pathology is dangerous because it is fraught with various complications (for example, purulent prostatitis in men). Therefore, the disease must necessarily be treated.

Diagnosis of the disease

Nonspecific urethritis is an insidious disease, therefore, before the start of treatment, it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination. Diagnosis involves the use of such procedures:

• General and bacteriological smear, as well as bacterioscopic analysis. This study will help determine the causative agent of the infection.
• Laboratory tests of urine and blood. Thanks to them, it is possible to identify gonococci, chlamydia, or other microorganisms.
• Sowing of secretions from the urethra.
• Immunological study.
• Ultrasound examination of the prostate. It is necessary to find out if it is inflamed.
• Palpation of the affected area and external examination.
• Interrogation of the patient with the purpose of reception of the additional information, finding-out of complaints.
• PCR reaction.

What complications can occur?

Nonspecific urethritis in men is mostly not life-threatening. However, sometimes untimely treatment leads to the transition of pathology into a chronic form. In addition, in some cases, the appearance of such complications:

1. Narrowing of the urethra.
2. Prostatitis (development of the inflammatory process in the prostate) and orchitis (a pathological process that occurs in the testicles).
3. Cystitis (inflammatory damage of the bladder).
4. Violation of ejaculation and erection.
5. Infertility.

One should not think that one can fight the disease on its own, even if the symptomatology is not expressed strongly. It is better to appear to an experienced specialist as quickly as possible.

Features of drug treatment

Treatment of nonspecific urethritis should be immediate. The disease itself will not disappear. In addition, you should not drink tablets that eliminate symptoms. The cause will still remain, and the pathology will continue to progress.

Therapy provides for the use of such medications:

• Antibiotics: "Tetracycline", "Doxycycline." Depending on which pathogen triggered the disease, other drugs can be used: "Amoxiclav", "Norfloxacin".
• Local antibacterial drugs: "Protargol", drugs based on chamomile pharmacy.
• Antiseptic solutions that contain silver, "Dioxydin." It is also possible to wash the urethra with Furacilin.
• Vitamin Complexes.
• Preparations for the restoration of the body's immune forces.
• Antifungal preparations.

Sometimes the patient is assigned surgery. However, such an outcome of events is possible only if traditional therapy has not helped or the pathology has been too neglected. In addition, if the infection of a man is due to sexual intercourse, then the therapy will be needed by both partners. And even before full recovery, you will have to forget about sexual intercourse.

Folk treatment of pathology

Nonspecific urethritis ( its symptoms are already known) can be treated and unconventional methods. In this case, such recipes can be useful:

1. Milk and parsley. Raw materials must be well ground and poured with milk (parsley should be completely covered). Next, the mixture should be put in the oven and held there until the milk evaporates. Take the drug should be 2 tablespoons every 2 hours.
2. Decoction of lime color. It is necessary to take 2 large spoons of raw material and steam it with 400 ml of boiling water. Then the mixture must be boiled over a small fire for about 10 minutes. After this, it is desirable to cool and drain the liquid, and then take it to 200-400 ml before going to bed.
3. Cranberry juice (fresh) also gives good results.
4. Broth from the flowers of a cornflower. You need 1 teaspoon of flowers to fry a glass of steep boiling water. Insist the broth should be at least an hour. After this, the liquid must be filtered. Take the drug preferably 2 large spoons three times a day. It is better to do this before eating.
5. Infusion of wheatgrass. The fresh roots of the plant are used to prepare the present agent. Preliminary raw materials are well crushed, filled with water and placed in a dark place. You need 4 large spoons of raw material and a glass of water. Must be planted for 12 hours. After that, the medicine can be taken 100 grams three times a day. Raw materials can be poured again, after which it must be changed.

Bacterial nonspecific urethritis can be completely eliminated by folk remedies, but you must first obtain permission from a doctor. 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. The immediate result should not be expected.

Recommendations of doctors

If nonspecific urethritis was diagnosed in men, treatment should be performed, observing some simple rules:

• It is desirable to observe the correct diet. It is best not to eat sharp, smoked, too fatty or excessively salty foods. They can provoke additional irritation of the urethra.
• It is better to refuse or significantly restrict the use of alcoholic beverages.
• During therapy, you need to drink plenty of fluids. It can be simple water, compotes, freshly squeezed juices, weak tea, fruit drinks.
• Physical load should be reduced.
• During treatment, it is necessary to limit the activity of sexual activity or to temporarily abandon it.
• By observing these recommendations, therapy will be effective, and its timing will be significantly reduced.

Prevention of pathology

Chronic nonspecific urethritis can significantly complicate a man's life, since he is able to give serious complications and even lead to infertility. However, the disease can be prevented. For this, it is necessary to observe such preventive measures:

1. You can not allow the body to supercool - this can provoke an aggravation of all pathologies.
2. Any infectious and bacterial diseases of the pelvic organs should be treated with the appearance of the first symptoms. You can not let them become chronic.
3. We need to protect the genitals from injury.
4. The right diet will avoid disruption of the digestive tract and all the ensuing problems (diarrhea, constipation).
5. Sexual life should not be erratic. In addition, it is better if the sexual acts are protected.
6. It is advisable to limit the use of alcohol, quit smoking and other bad habits.
7. You should also remember to follow the rules of personal hygiene.
8. In order to timely identify a developing problem, you should periodically undergo a urologist examination.

That's all the features of the disease. Be healthy!