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Urination - painful

Urination - painful

Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract

Definition:

Painful urination describes any pain, discomfort, or burning sensation during urination.

Alternative Names:
Dysuria; Painful urination
Considerations:

Pain on urination is a fairly common problem. It is most often caused by an infection somewhere in the urinary tract.

Common Causes:
Home Care:

Follow prescribed therapy.


Review Date: 8/15/2006
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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