Introduction of Non-gonococcal urethritis
Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra – the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. It is usually caused by an infection. The term non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is used...
View ArticleSymptoms of non-gonococcal urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) can cause different symptoms in men and women. In some cases, NGU does not cause any symptoms at all. Symptoms of NGU in men The symptoms of NGU in men can include: a...
View ArticleCauses of non-gonococcal urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is most commonly caused by an infection, although there are many cases when no cause is found. Although sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause NGU, it does...
View ArticleDiagnosing non-gonococcal urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is usually diagnosed after tests have been carried out at a specialist clinic. If you think you have NGU, you should visit your local genitourinary medicine (GUM)...
View ArticleTreating non-gonococcal urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics to kill the bacteria that caused the infection. The healthcare professionals at the genitourinary medicine (GUM)...
View ArticleComplications of non-gonococcal urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) can have serious complications, although these are rare. Persistent urethritis The most common complication of NGU is persistent or recurrent urethritis. This is when...
View ArticlePreventing non-gonococcal urethritis
As most cases of non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) are caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI), the best way to protect yourself is to practise safe sex. Using a condom when you have sex,...
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