Painful urination (dysuria)
Causes
Medical conditions and other factors that can cause painful urination include: Bladder stones Cervicitis Chlamydia trachomatis Cystitis (irritation of the bladder) Genital herpes Gonorrhea Having a recent urinary tract procedure done, including any that used urologic tools for testing or treatment Interstitial cystitis — also called painful bladder syndrome, a condition that affects the bladder and sometimes causes pelvic pain. Kidney infection (also called pyelonephritis) Kidney stones (Hard buildups of minerals and salt that form inside the kidneys.) Medicines, such as those used in cancer treatment, that can irritate the bladder as a side effect Prostatitis (Infection or inflammation of the prostate.) Reactive arthritis Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Soaps, perfumes and other personal care products Urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra) Urethritis (infection of the urethra) Urinary tract infection (UTI) Vaginitis Yeast infection (vaginal)
When to see a doctor
Make a medical appointment for: Painful urination that doesn't go away. Fluid coming from the penis or vagina. Urine that smells bad, is cloudy or has blood in it. Fever. Back pain or pain in the side, also called flank pain. Passing a stone from the kidney or bladder, also called urinary tract. Pregnant people should tell a member of their health care team about any pain they have while passing urine.
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