acute urethral syndrome

acute urethral syndrome

Etymology: Gk, ourethra, urethra, syn, together, dromos, course

pelvic symptoms experienced by women that includes dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary tenesmus, lower back pain, and suprapubic aching and cramping. Clinical evidence of a pathogen or other factor to account for the symptoms may be absent, and further testing may be required.

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acute urethral syndrome

Urology A condition characterized by dysuria with 'sterile urine'–many Pts have mild E coli, Staphylococcal saprophyticus, Chlamydia trachomatis infection Management Antibiotics