Urethritis is commonly associated with which clinical feature?

Urethritis is commonly associated with which clinical feature?

• A. Discharge from the urethra
• B. Flank pain
• C. Hematuria
• D. Jaundice

Answer: (A)

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethral mucosa usually due to infection. The most characteristic feature is discharge from the urethral meatus, often purulent or mucopurulent, particularly with gonococcal infection. Dysuria can accompany it, but the clear, visible discharge is the hallmark sign. Flank pain points away from the urethra toward the kidneys, hematuria can occur with various urinary issues, and jaundice is unrelated to urethral inflammation. So the discharge from the urethra best identifies urethritis.

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethral mucosa usually due to infection. The most characteristic feature is discharge from the urethral meatus, often purulent or mucopurulent, particularly with gonococcal infection. Dysuria can accompany it, but the clear, visible discharge is the hallmark sign. Flank pain points away from the urethra toward the kidneys, hematuria can occur with various urinary issues, and jaundice is unrelated to urethral inflammation. So the discharge from the urethra best identifies urethritis.