Is urethritis in men dangerous?

If urethritis in men is not diagnosed, treated early and effectively, it can seriously affect male fertility. So how to treat the disease to be effective?

The male urethra is the connecting organ that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis through the stoma. At the same time, this is also the part responsible for transmitting semen every time a man ejaculates. Urethritis in men is an infection of the urethra due to many causes.
Currently, urethritis in both men and women is on the rise, urethritis in men is most common between the ages of 20 and 30. People with symptoms, if not diagnosed and treated early, can seriously affect reproductive function in both men and women.
Some of the main causes of urethritis in men include:
Chemical exposure: The cause is when bathing, men use inappropriate soaps, causing irritation or the effects of spermicide contained in condoms. Mechanical effects: Some other cases cause the disease as a side effect of minor surgery such as post-operative urinary catheterization, urethral dilation, bladder examination. Genital tract infections: The cause of male urethritis is due to the impact of bacteria and fungi, in which bacteria account for the highest infection rate, affecting the genitals of men. Genital tract infections can be due to narrowing of the foreskin, unclean hygiene allows bacteria to enter the urethra, causing urethral infection. Unsafe sex: Unprotected sex is the main cause of urethritis in men. For men who have ever had sex, if the lover is infected with gynecological diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, the risk of urethritis is very high. Poor genital hygiene: Compared with women, men often pay less attention to personal hygiene of the genitals, it is these hygiene habits that increase the risk of urethritis in men. . Holding urine: Holding urine is very harmful to health, regardless of male or female. Holding urine will cause bacteria to accumulate in the bladder and lead to urethritis in men.

Urethritis in men is often difficult to detect and treat at an early stage, because the symptoms are often unclear and often confused. Here are the symptoms of urethritis in men so that the patient can recognize and treat the disease as soon as possible.
Frequent urination, frequent urination: Frequent urge to urinate, urinating many times a day, urinary urgency, burning sensation when urinating and urine is cloudy with pus or blood.

Swollen red, itchy penis: Itchy openings and foreskin, red swollen urethral tip, tight penis, pain in the scrotum. Increased penile discharge: Excessive discharge, usually in the urethral opening. Mucus is white, yellowish, and green. Pain during sex: Pain during and after sex, pain during both erection and ejaculation. In addition, men may experience dull pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pubic bone. Some common cases such as nausea, swollen glands, swollen joints, mild to high fever, burning inside the urethra... If you notice one of the above symptoms, don't be subjective. Immediately go to the nearest medical facility for quick diagnosis and treatment.

So is urethritis in men dangerous? Most patients with urethritis are often vague, do not understand the symptoms leading to dangerous complications. If urethritis in men is not treated early and effectively, it can cause dangerous complications such as:
Urethritis if left untreated for a long time can seriously affect fertility In men and women.. When a UTI is at risk of spreading to other parts of the body such as: urinary tract, bladder, kidney, ureter... even dangerous cases can be affects the blood, sepsis increases the risk of death. In addition, the disease also increases the risk of prostatitis, narrowing of a part of the urethra, affecting life, activities, sexual quality ... so you should get treatment as soon as possible.

The diagnosis of urethritis in men is based on the test of mucus and pus in the early morning when waking up. Your doctor may also order blood tests, urinalysis, and cystoscopy for further diagnosis.
After the diagnosis results are available, the doctor will conduct treatment. Depending on the patient's condition, different treatment regimens will be used. The current treatment method is to use antibiotics in combination with pain relievers and antipyretics (if any).
Antibiotics: Nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones. Fever reducer: Paracetamol Urinary pain reliever: Phenazopyridine Besides that, patients need to perform home treatment according to the doctor's instructions to increase the effectiveness by: Drink plenty of water every day to help push the bacteria out. outside through the urinary tract Clean genitals clean daily, especially cleaning the area under the foreskin after bathing Safe sex Do not hold urine

To prevent urethritis in men, you should take the following steps:
Drink enough water every day: Drink at least 2 liters of water every day. Drinking enough water helps the body excrete urine, eliminate bacteria in the urethra and prevent the risk of urinary tract infections. Safe, healthy sex: Unprotected sex is the highest risk of causing urethritis, because some sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea... Limit holding your urine: Holding urine a lot can affect the bladder and can cause urethritis. Wear loose, comfortable and airy clothes; should not choose secretive, narrow materials. Have a healthy lifestyle: Eat, rest, exercise enough to strengthen the body's resistance. In order to help customers detect urethritis and other urinary diseases early, thereby taking timely treatment measures, Vinmec International General Hospital provides a package of urological examination and screening for customers. is male.
When registering for the urological examination and screening package, customers will receive:
urological examination, ultrasound of the urinary system, total PSA measurement, free PSA measurement, urine culture, pelvic discomfort, Penile erection (rare) Advantages of urological examination and screening at Vinmec:
Leading modern ultrasound system, with flat transducer, high frequency, HD resolution for images Clear, accurate lesion detection Advanced laboratory system of international standards Leading team of experts with many years of working experience in the field of urology. After screening & screening, if cancer is detected, customers will be consulted directly by doctors and perform intensive treatment right at Vinmec. Cancer treatment methods: Robotic laparoscopic surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are planned to monitor, manage and treat patients according to the most advanced and modern methods. Professional customer service. The Urology Department of Vinmec International General Hospitals nationwide is the address for examination and treatment of urinary tract diseases. Vinmec has a team of experienced, well-trained experts and doctors, modern facilities, and professional customer service.