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Urination - painful

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Urination - painful

Definition:

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

Alternative Names:
Dysuria; Painful urination

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Considerations:

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

Common 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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