The symptoms associated with NGU usually appear from one to five weeks after infection. Some people never develop obvious symptoms throughout their infection.
How do I know if I have urethritis?
Tests can help confirm the diagnosis of urethritis and its cause and can include:
- physical examination of the genitals, abdomen and rectum to check for discharge and tenderness.
- urine tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia or other bacteria.
- examination of any discharge under a microscope.
What does an inflamed urethra feel like?
Urethral syndrome is also known as symptomatic abacteriuria. It has many of the same symptoms as urethritis, which is an infection and inflammation of the urethra. These symptoms include abdominal pain and frequent, painful urination. Both conditions cause irritation to your urethra.
