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Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra (the tube that caries urine from the bladder). This can happened for a number of reasons including irritation (such as a reaction to soap) or as a result of an infection. Doctors use the term non-specific when there is no obvious cause.
It can be passed on during unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex where organisms which cause inflammation can pass into the bladder.
Not all cases of non-specific urethritis are caused by having sex.
To help protect yourself from non-specific urethritis
Not all men who have inflammation will show signs and symptoms, or they may be so mild they may go unnoticed.
If you do get signs and symptoms you may notice:
A white or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis, usually more noticeable first thing in the morning.
It is treated with antibiotics.
If you think you have an infection don’t delay getting tested. You can have a test even if you haven’t got symptoms.
The test may involve a doctor or nurse
You can get a test at a range of sexual health clinics (sometimes called GUMs) across Greater Manchester.
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