Dysuria (Painful Urination)
Dysuria is a medical term for painful or burning sensation during urination. It is commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs), but can also result from sexually transmitted infections, kidney stones, or bladder irritation.
🚨 Seek Urgent Care
Get immediate medical help if you have:
- High fever with burning urination.
- Blood in urine (hematuria).
- Severe lower abdominal or back pain.
- Inability to pass urine.
- Vomiting or signs of dehydration with urinary symptoms.
📞 Consult a Doctor
Seek medical advice if:
- Painful urination persists for more than 1–2 days.
- Symptoms recur frequently.
- You have vaginal or penile discharge.
- You are pregnant or have diabetes.
Common Symptoms & Causes
| Symptom | Possible Cause |
|---|---|
| Burning sensation during urination | Urinary tract infection (UTI) |
| Frequent urge to urinate | Cystitis |
| Pain in lower abdomen | Bladder irritation |
| Blood in urine | Kidney stones |
| Cloudy or foul-smelling urine | Bacterial infection |
Causes by Category
UTI: Most common cause of dysuria.
STIs: Gonorrhea and chlamydia may cause burning urination.
Prostatitis: Infection of the prostate gland in males.
Kidney stones: Irritation during urine passage.
Chemical irritation: Soaps, hygiene products, or spermicides.
Bladder inflammation: Interstitial cystitis.
Diabetes: Increases infection risk.
Pregnancy: Higher risk of UTIs.
Dehydration: Concentrated urine causes irritation.
Diagnostic Procedures
Urine Analysis
Detects infection, blood, or crystals in urine.
Urine Culture
Identifies bacteria causing infection.
Ultrasound
Checks kidneys and bladder for stones or obstruction.
STI Testing
Detects sexually transmitted infections.
