kidney and urinary tract disorders
Urethritis
Introduction
Urethritis is infection of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Bacteria, including those that are sexually transmitted, are the most common cause of urethritis. Symptoms include pain while urinating, a frequent or urgent need to urinate, and sometimes a discharge. Antibiotics are usually given to treat the infection. (See also Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) .) 