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Main Symptoms of Costochondritis

Costochondritis is a fancy name for irritation where the ribs meet the breast-bone. It’s common, harmless, and hurts enough to make people worry they’re having a heart attack. Sharp chest pain is the star. It stabs along one side of the breast-bone, especially when you take a deep breath, cough, roll over, or reach for the car seat-belt. Tenderness to touch is classic. Press on the rib edge and you find a sore spot about the size of a fingertip. Pain increases with movement. It spikes when you stretch, lift, or twist, then eases when you stay still. No shortness... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Urethritis

Urethritis is an inflammation or infection inside the urine tube. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or even soaps and pool chemicals, and it usually announces itself fast. Burning is the headline. It stings the moment urine touches the opening and can linger for a few seconds after the stream stops. Clear or milky discharge shows up. A small dot stains underwear or forms a sticky thread when you wake up. Urgency hijacks the day. You sprint to the bathroom every hour, yet only a spoonful comes out each time. Itch or raw skin pops up at the tip.... Learn more

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

Main Symptoms of Seminal Vesiculitis

Seminal vesiculitis is swelling and irritation inside the seminal vesicles—the paired pouches that mix most of your ejaculate fluid. Because these glands sit deep behind the bladder, the ache is felt in the pelvis, not in the sac. The first clue is a deep, dull ache above the pubic bone or in the lower back that gets worse after ejaculation. Ejaculate itself changes color. Instead of pearly white, it can be pink, rust-colored, or even contain small blood clots. Pain during climax is common. The deep pelvic muscles cramp for a few seconds, and the ache lingers for minutes to... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Balanoposthitis

Balanoposthitis is redness and swelling of both the glans (head) and the foreskin. It can flare quickly and make everyday tasks uncomfortable. The first sign is a patchy or overall redness. The head and inner foreskin look sunburned and feel warmer than the rest of the skin. Itching or burning follows. You catch yourself adjusting underwear or feel a warm sting when urine touches the area. Swelling can puff up the rim. The foreskin may look puffy, and if you’re circumcised, the edge can appear slightly raised. A new discharge shows up. It can be clear, white, or cheesy, and... Learn more