N30-N39: Other diseases of urinary system
N34: Urethritis and urethral syndrome
Urethritis and Urethral Syndrome refer to a group of conditions impacting the urethra, the tube that carries urine from your bladder out of the body. A common cause of these conditions is bacterial infection, often from sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea or chlamydia. Both of these conditions typically cause inflammation in the urethra. Urethritis typically presents with symptoms including painful or frequent urination, discomfort, and sometimes discharge. Urethral Syndrome, on the other hand, presents with similar symptoms but without an identifiable cause or infection. The progression of these conditions varies widely, but they may lead to more serious issues like bladder infection or kidney damage if untreated. Both sexes can develop these conditions, but they are more common in people with a female reproductive system due to their shorter urethra.
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