What are the symptom characteristics of non-gonococcal urethritis?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing painful and urgent urination for the past few days. After undergoing an examination, my doctor diagnosed me with non-gonococcal urethritis. What are the characteristic symptoms of non-gonococcal urethritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
The symptom characteristics of non-gonococcal urethritis mainly include the following aspects:
1. Urethral discharge: Patients with non-gonococcal urethritis may have a small amount of sticky discharge from the external urethral opening. This discharge is usually white or yellow in color, thin in consistency, and sometimes accompanied by an odor.
2. Urethral irritation symptoms: Patients often experience itching, pricking, or burning sensations in the urethra, which result from irritation of the urethral mucosa by the pathogen. In addition, frequent urination and urgency are common symptoms, and some patients may also experience difficulty in urination.
3. Redness, swelling, and itching at the urethral opening: Some patients may develop redness and swelling, slight bleeding, or itching at the urethral opening, particularly noticeable during the first urination in the morning.
4. Discomfort in the lower abdomen or perineal region: Some patients may feel discomfort or mild pain in the lower abdomen or perineal area.
5. Sexual dysfunction: In male patients, non-gonococcal urethritis can sometimes cause painful ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and similar symptoms; in females, it may be accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, and related symptoms.
