What Is Urethritis?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will likely ask about your medical history, and also ask about your symptoms. They may also need to perform a brief exam of the genitals to look for signs of sexually transmitted infections. They are also likely to request a urine sample and/or a swab so that further tests can be carried out.
Tests will help doctors to detect the presence of certain pathogens that would be the cause of urethritis. With the cause detected, the doctor can then prescribe the appropriate medication that will help deal with the underlying problem. The tests can also help to rule out STIs, encouraging them to look for other potential causes instead.
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