Urethral Syndrome is an inflammation of the urethra, which causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, urinary urgency, pain and irritation when urinating and a feeling of pressure in the abdomen, so it is easily mistaken for a urinary tract infection. The final diagnosis of this syndrome is made when blood and urine tests do not show the presence of bacteria or viruses and when taking antibiotics correctly does not relieve symptoms.
This problem is more common in women, however it can also appear in men, and is often mistaken for urethritis which is an infection that is caused by viruses or bacteria. Generally, the treatment of this syndrome involves the control of the symptoms experienced, by taking analgesics and antispasmodics to reduce pain and discomfort.
Main Symptoms
In both men and women, Urethral Syndrome causes specific symptoms that usually include:
- Difficulty or pain when urinating; Pain during intercourse; Pain in the lower abdomen; Feeling of pressure in the abdomen; Increased urinary frequency; Urinary urgency.
In addition, in women this syndrome can also cause discomfort in the vulva region, while in men it may appear pain when ejaculating, pain and swelling in the testicles or blood in the semen.
Main causes that lead to the appearance of this syndrome
These syndrome can have several causes, but it arises especially when there are problems directly related to the urethra such as malformations, local irritations or local injuries.
While injuries to the urethra can be caused by the use of tampons, diaphragms or activities such as cycling, local irritations can be caused by the use of perfumed lotions, spermicides or wet wipes, for example.
How the treatment is done
The treatment serves mainly to relieve symptoms, and it is often recommended to take analgesic and antispasmodic drugs to reduce the pain and discomfort experienced.
In addition, in more severe cases surgery may be indicated, especially when symptoms are being caused by malformations in the urethra such as narrowing, for example.
To complement the treatment, changes in daily habits that may be causing irritation in the urethra may also be indicated, and the use of perfumed soaps, spermicides or wet wipes is contraindicated. In addition, betting on an anti-inflammatory diet can also help reduce symptoms, see what to eat in Anti-inflammatory food fights diseases.
