Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Urethritis
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Urethritis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Urethritis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Urethritis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Urethritis includes:
- Non-specific urethritis
- Urethral syndrome
- Female urethral syndrome
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Trichomonas
- Non-Gonococcal urethritis (NGU)
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Group D streptoccus
- Candida albicans - rarely causing urethritis.
- Physical irritation of the urethra
- Mechanical urethritis - trauma or damage to the urethra from physical injury (e.g. cycling, horse riding, etc.)
- Urethral trauma from sexual intercourse
- Insufficient lubration for sexual intercourse
- Diaphragm contraception
- Misplaced tampon
- Overly tight pants
- Horse riding
- Bicycle riding
- Masturbation - causing mechanical urethritis
- Chemical irritation of the urethra
- Certain soaps
- Bath salts
- Talcum powder
- Feminine hygiene products
- Spicy meal
- Reiter's syndrome
Urethritis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Urethritis as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Urethritis as a complication includes:
Urethritis as a symptom: Conditions listing Urethritis as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: July 10, 2004
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