Dysuria

Refers to difficult and painful urination.


Difficult, painful, or incomplete urination.


Difficult or painful urination, symptomatic of numerous conditions.


Painful or difficult urination; it may be caused by inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis) or other disorders.


The medical term for painful or difficult urination. Dysuria is often a symptom of disorders such as cystitis, urethritis, or bladder stones or of a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhea.


Difficult or painful urination. This is usually associated with urgency and frequency of urination if due to cystitis or urethritis. The pain is burning in nature and is relieved by curing the underlying cause. A high fluid intake usually helps.


Difficulty or pain on urination. The condition is commonly associated with frequency and urgency of micturition if caused by infection of the bladder (cystitis) or urethra. A burning feeling is common and relief is achieved by treating the underlying cause. Drinking large amounts of water may help to alleviate symptoms. If these persist, medical advice should be sought.


Painful or difficult urination, symptomatic of numerous conditions. Dysuria may indicate cystitis; urethritis; infection anywhere in the urinary tract; urethral stricture; hypertrophied, cancerous, or ulcerated prostate in men; prolapse of the uterus in women; pelvic peritonitis and abscess; metritis; cancer of the cervix; dysmenorrhea; or psychological abnormalities. The condition may also be caused by certain medications, especially opiates and medicines used to prevent motion sickness as well as bladder irritants such as caffeine, artificial sweeteners, nicotine, and acidic foods. Pain and burning may be caused by concentrated acid urine.


The medical term used to describe pain, discomfort, or difficulty during urination is known as “dysuria.”


 


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