(R36) Urethral discharge

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2 422 in individuals diagnosis urethral discharge confirmed
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2 111 deaths with diagnosis urethral discharge
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87% mortality rate associated with the disease urethral discharge

Diagnosis urethral discharge is diagnosed Women are 6.36% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis urethral discharge

2 111 (186.2 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis urethral discharge

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Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease urethral discharge - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 5-9

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 45-49, 55-69
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-44, 50-54, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-19, 25-54, 60-84, 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 20-24, 55-59, 85-89

Disease Features urethral discharge

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Urethral discharge - what does this mean

Urethral discharge is a condition where a person experiences a discharge from the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body. it is usually caused by an infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection, and can be accompanied by pain, itching, or burning. it is important to seek medical attention to diagnose the underlying cause and receive proper treatment.

What happens during the disease - urethral discharge

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Urine tests
  • Urethral swab test
  • Urethral culture test
  • Gram stain test
  • Polymerase chain reaction test
  • Blood tests
  • Ultrasound

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treat Urethral Discharge
  • Identify the underlying cause of the urethral discharge
  • Perform a physical examination of the patient
  • Perform laboratory tests to diagnose the infection
  • Prescribe antibiotics or antiviral medications
  • Provide patient education on proper hygiene and prevention
  • Recommend lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking
  • Monitor patient's progress and adjust treatment as needed
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5 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Urethral discharge - Prevention

The best way to prevent urethral discharge is to practice safe sex, including using condoms, avoiding multiple partners, and getting tested for stis regularly. additionally, practicing good hygiene such as urinating after sexual intercourse and wiping from front to back can help reduce the risk of infection.

Specified forms of the disease

(N36.0) Urethral fistula
(N36.1) Urethral diverticulum
(N36.2) Urethral caruncle
(N36.3) Prolapsed urethral mucosa
(N36.8) Other specified disorders of urethra
(N36.9) Urethral disorder, unspecified