- Diseases of the genital organs: urethritis
- Diseases of the genital organs: testicular and epididymitis
- Diseases of the genital organs: prostatitis
- Don't delay the visit to the doctor
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Inflammation of the bladder and genital organs is not only a problem for women, but also for men and takes the form of acute inflammation. It is worth knowing which diseases of the genital organs occur most frequently in men.
It was commonly believed that due to their anatomical structure, inflammatory diseases of the genital organs are a domain of women. Meanwhile,diseases of the genital organshappen alsoto men . They usually take the form of acute inflammation.
Diseases of the genital organs: urethritis
It is the result of infection with sexually transmitted microorganisms (gonorrhea, chlamydia), and bacterial infections are also common. Buturethritiscan also be a consequence of mechanical damage to the urethra (e.g. catheterization, "birth" of a kidney stone) and its narrowing.
The main symptom is pain and burning when urinating and the redness of the urethral opening. Often there is also purulent discharge. Before starting treatment, it is advisable to examine the secretion (urethral smear), possibly urine culture. Such an analysis allows to determine the type of pathogenic microorganisms and to accurately select the antibiotic. During the entire treatment, you should refrain from sexual intercourse.
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Diseases of the genital organs: testicular and epididymitis
Most often it is a consequence of untreated urethritis, from which the inflammation spreads to the epididymis or testicle. But sometimes the disease is a complication of viral parotitis (mumps). The disease is usually accompanied by severe pain and swelling of the testicle with reddening of the skin, and fever. Such symptoms must not be delayed. Treatment should be started as soon as possible to avoid serious complications (testicular abscess, testicular atrophy). It is worth remembering that a complication may even be infertility.
Diseases of the genital organs: prostatitis
It is an infection caused by pathogenic microorganisms that reach the prostate even from distant places of the body, such as infected sinuses or ear. The onset of the disease is sudden: there is severe pain in the perineum, burning of the urethra, frequent urination, and often high fever. To find inflammation, your doctor must perform a rectal exam to check the condition of the gland.Urine culture is helpful in selecting the appropriate treatment, and the secretion from the prostate is examined less frequently. An ultrasound of the gland is also needed. Treatment consists of taking antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. The perineal heating brings relief.
Don't delay the visit to the doctor
Regardless of the cause, any inflammation in the genital area requires specialist treatment. This is the only way to free yourself from pain, troublesome symptoms and avoid complications.