Painful Urination

It’s common to have painful urination, which is a sign of many health conditions and causes annoying symptoms.

Painful urination

Painful urination, or dysuria, is feeling pain and other uncomfortable symptoms while urinating.

Anyone could suffer from painful urination, but it’s more common in females.

Causes of painful urination

In women:

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
• Bladder infections.
• Vaginal infections.
• Endometriosis.
• Diverticulosis and diverticulitis.
• Inflammation in the bladder or urethra due to soaps, douches, scented products, and sexual intercourse.
• Sexually transmitted infections.

In men:

• Urinary tract infections.
• Diverticulosis and diverticulitis.
• Prostate disease.
• Cancer.
• Sexually transmitted infections.

Symptoms of painful urination

• Pain during urination.
• A burning, stinging, or itching feeling.
• The pain might occur at the start or at the end of the urination.

Diagnosis of painful urination

• Asking about the symptoms.
• Medical history of the patient.
• Urine tests.

Treatment of painful urination

• Treating painful urination (dysuria) depends on the cause.
• You can protect yourself from experiencing painful urination by drinking enough water and practicing good hygiene.