Nonspecific urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra that can develop in both men and women. Although there is enough information about the disease, diagnosing it is not so simple. It is desirable to treat it at the initial stage of development, since in this case there are more chances to quickly deal with it. However, symptoms can be noticed even when valuable time is lost, and the pathology has become chronic.
What is a disease?
The presented disease is an inflammation of the genitourinary canal, which is caused by various types of pathogenic microorganisms: staphylococcus, fungus, herpes.
The disease is usually transmitted through sexual contact or other contact routes (using someone else’s underwear). More often it develops in men, since they have a greater length of the urethra than in women.
Reasons for the development of pathology
Nonspecific urethritis is 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 in the body of which there are pathogenic microorganisms.
- Diabetes.
- Weakening of the immune system, in which the body cannot effectively defend itself against the negative effects of fungi.
- Excessive alcohol consumption.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Damage to the urethra, which can be triggered by a stroke, by installing a catheter.
- Violation of metabolic processes in the body.
- Hypothermia.
- Prolonged stress.
- Too active sex life.
- Improper nutrition.
- Malformations of the urinary system.
These reasons are not the only ones. An infectious disease that does not affect the genitourinary system can provoke a pathology.
Symptoms of the disease
Nonspecific urethritis usually has the following symptoms:
- In men, abundant secretions appear, which after drying become yellow.
- The genital organ becomes painful, and its head is swollen.
- Urination becomes more frequent and accompanied by pain.
- In the area of the urethra , itching appears.
- Pain can spread to the lower abdomen.
- Burning sensation.
- In some cases, body temperature rises.
- General weakness, lethargy, malaise.
The chronic form of the disease can periodically worsen. However, mainly the symptomatology has a slight severity. Nonspecific urethritis in women is characterized by a more saturated shade of discharge. The chronic form of the pathology is dangerous in that it is fraught with various complications (for example, purulent prostatitis in men). Therefore, the disease must be treated.
Diagnosis of the disease
Nonspecific urethritis is an insidious disease, so before starting treatment, you must undergo a thorough examination. Diagnostics 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, gonococci, chlamydia or other microorganisms can be detected.
- Sowing of discharge from the urethra.
- Immunological research.
- 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 arise?
Nonspecific urethritis in men is generally not life threatening. However, sometimes untimely treatment leads to the transition of the pathology into a chronic form. In addition, in some cases, the appearance of such complications is possible:
- Narrowing of the urethra.
- Prostatitis (the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate) and orchitis (a pathological process that occurs in the testes).
- Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder).
- Violation of ejaculation and erection.
- Infertility.
You can’t think that you can fight the disease on your own, even if the symptoms are not very pronounced. It is better to seem to an experienced specialist as quickly as possible.
Features of drug treatment
Treatment of non-specific urethritis should be immediate. The disease itself will not disappear. In addition, you should not drink pills that eliminate the symptoms. The cause will still remain, and the pathology will continue to progress.
Therapy involves the use of such medications:
- Antibiotics: Tetracycline, Doxycycline. Depending on which pathogen provoked the disease, other drugs may also be used: Amoxiclav, Norfloxacin.
- Local antibacterial drugs: Protargol, preparations based on chamomile pharmacy.
- Antiseptic solutions that contain silver, "Dioxidine." You can also rinse the urethra with Furacilin.
- Vitamin complexes.
- Preparations for the restoration of the body's immune forces.
- Antifungal drugs.
Sometimes the patient is prescribed surgery. However, such an outcome is possible only if traditional therapy did not help or the pathology was too neglected. In addition, if the infection of a man occurred as a result of sexual intercourse, then both partners will need therapy. And even before a full recovery, you will have to forget about sexual contacts.
Alternative treatment of pathology
Nonspecific urethritis ( its symptoms are already known) can be treated with alternative methods. In this case, the following recipes may be useful:
- Milk and parsley. Raw materials must be well chopped and filled with milk (parsley should be completely covered). Next, the mixture must be put in the oven and held there until the milk evaporates. It is necessary to take the drug in 2 tablespoons every 2 hours.
- A decoction of linden blossom. You need to take 2 large tablespoons 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 this, it is advisable to cool and strain the liquid, and then take it in 200-400 ml before going to bed.
- Cranberry juice (fresh) also gives a good result.
- Decoction of cornflower flowers. You need 1 teaspoon of flowers steamed with a glass of boiling water. Insist the broth for at least an hour. After this, the liquid must be filtered. It is advisable to take the drug 2 large spoons three times a day. This is best done before meals.
- Infusion of wheatgrass. To prepare the presented funds, fresh roots of the plant are used. Previously, the raw materials are well crushed, filled with water and put 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 must be changed.
Bacterial non-specific urethritis can be completely eliminated by folk remedies, only first you need to get a doctor’s permission. Otherwise, you can aggravate your condition. Treated with decoctions of herbs must be at least 1-2 months. Only in this case can a positive effect be obtained. You should not wait for an instant result.
Doctors Recommendations
If nonspecific urethritis in men has been diagnosed, treatment must be done, observing some simple rules:
- It is advisable to follow a proper diet. It is best not to eat spicy, smoked, too fatty or excessively salty foods. They can provoke additional irritation of the urethra.
- It is better to refuse or significantly limit the use of alcohol.
- During therapy, you need to drink plenty of fluids. It can be plain water, fruit drinks, freshly squeezed juices, weak tea, fruit drinks.
- Physical activity should be reduced.
- During treatment, you will have to limit the activity of sexual activity or temporarily abandon it.
- Thanks to these recommendations, therapy will be effective, and its terms will be significantly reduced.
Pathology Prevention
Chronic non-specific urethritis can significantly complicate the life of a man, as he is able to give serious complications and even lead to infertility. However, the disease can be prevented. To do this, observe the following preventative measures:
- It is impossible to allow the body to be cold - this can provoke an exacerbation of all pathologies.
- It is advisable to treat any infectious and bacterial diseases of the pelvic organs when the first symptoms appear. They must not be allowed to become chronic.
- It is necessary to protect the genitals from injury.
- A proper diet will help to avoid disruption of the digestive tract and all the problems arising from this (diarrhea, constipation).
- Sexual 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.
- We must also not forget about observing 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. Be healthy!