Main Symptoms of Non-Gonococcal Urethritis
Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is inflammation of the urethra caused by germs other than gonorrhea—most often chlamydia, but also common bacteria or viruses. It creeps in quietly and can mimic a plain bladder infection, so the clues are worth knowing. The star symptom is burning. It stings at the start of the stream and can linger for a few seconds after you finish. Itch or raw skin shows up at the tip. You catch yourself adjusting underwear or feel a warm tickle that doesn’t scratch away. Clear or milky discharge appears. It’s usually small—just a dot in your underwear or a... Learn more