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Chronic urethritis is an inflammation (irritation with swelling and presence of extra immune cells) of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the body) that continues for weeks to months.
Chronic urethritis is usually caused either by a bacterial infection or structural problem (narrowing of the urethra). It may also be associated with a variety of systemic diseases, including emotional disorders. Urethritis may occur in either women or man. Organisms that cause a variety of sexually transmitted diseases are included among the group of possible causative agents. Importantly, sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea may cause urethritis.
Other common bacterial organisms that may be responsible for this condition include E. coli, a common bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections. Common personal hygiene products, especially feminine products, can cause chronic chemical urethritis.
Some symptoms of urethritis are painful urination and urinary frequency, urination discomfort, burning or stinging of the urethra or lower abdomen during urination and urethral discharge (may appear bloody or pus-like and often foul-smelling and may stain underwear).
Prolonged, untreated infection may progress to continued narrowing of the urethra, resulting in difficulty in completely emptying the bladder. Recurrent urinary tract infections may also occur. Less commonly, pyelonephritis (kidney infection) or structural damage to the urinary tract system, including impairment of renal (kidney) function can occur.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Bladder Infections, Interstitial Cystitis and Chronic Urethritis: Cloudy urine with foul odor. Pain goes away during urination, then immediately returns. Mix (?) drops grapefruit seed extract in 1 cup water. Drink 3 times daily, for one month.
