Urination - painful
Definition
Painful urination describes any pain, discomfort, or burning sensation during urination.
Alternative Names
Dysuria; Painful urinationConsiderations
Pain on urination is a fairly common problem. It is most often caused by an infection somewhere in the urinary tract.
Causes
- Urinary tract infection
- Urethritis (in men) caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia
- Prostatitis
- Interstitial cystitis
- Candidal dermatitis or vaginitis
- Contact dermatitis or vulvitis
- Radiation cystitis
- Urinary retention
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