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- More common in womenMotherNature.com: Urination Burning: Why are women so prone to UTIs
- More common in elderly males than in young men
- E. Coli is a common causative pathogen Merck Manual: Table 2: Causes of Dysuria
- Usually not contagious
- Treatment depends on the cause
- May recur after antibiotic treatmentScienceDaily: Herbal Treatment Effective For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections(April 10, 2007)
- Forskolin extract: Herbal cureScienceDaily: Herbal Treatment Effective For Recurring Urinary Tract Infections(April 10, 2007)
- Urinalysis: Dysuria test for pus in urine, blood in urine or protien in urine
- Urine culture: Dysuria test for microorganisms like E. ColiMerck Manual: Dysuria: Testing
- Cervical or urethral smear: Dysuria tests for sexually transmitted causes like gonorrheaMerck Manual: Dysuria: Testing
- Spicy food and coffee may aggravate dysuriaMotherNature.com: Urination Burning: Why are women so prone to UTIs
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Dysuria refers to painful urination. There is usually a burning or stinging sensation when urinating. Upon examination, dysuric urine frequently appears cloudy and microscopic analysis often shows pus in the urine. Dysuria is not a disease and only signifies an underlying illness. It is often caused by an infection located in the pelvis, upper or lower urinary tract, kidneys, the bladder, urethra or prostate.MedicineNet.com: Definition of Dysuria
Fever, hematuria . (blood in urine), proteinuria . (protien in urine), nausea and vomiting are some accompanying signs and symptoms that may occur during episodes of dysuria.
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Causes
The causes of dysuria are varied but is usually infectious in origin. Other causes may include:- Urinary Tract Infection: Most common cause
- Vulvovaginitis Merck Manual: Table 2: Causes of Dysuria
- Kindey stones: AAFP: Causes of Painful UrinationUsually associated with blood in urine
- Ovarian cyst AAFP: Causes of Painful Urination
- STDs: Gonorrhea, TrichomoniasisMedicineNet.com: Definition of Dysuria
- Use of catheter Merck Manual: Table 2: Causes of Dysuria
- Candida albicans: Yeast infection<ref name="DEF">MedicineNet.com: Definition of Dysuria
- Irritants: Bath soaps, lubricants, vaginal sprays and douchesMedicineNet.com: Definition of Dysuria
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Prevention
To prevent painful urination, drinking plenty of fluids is recommended.Aetna InteliHealth: Dysuria: Prevention A good gauge of hydration is the color of urine; yellowish urine may indicate poor hydration.In women, dysuria can be prevented by frequently changing menstrual pads and tampons. Use of irritants like bath soaps should be avoided.Aetna InteliHealth: Dysuria: Prevention
For those infected with sexually transmitted diseases, latex condom usage may help prevent dysuria. Aetna InteliHealth: Dysuria: Prevention
In children, frequent diaper changes help to prevent painful urination. Avoiding bubble baths and soaps can also help.St. Louis Children's Hospital: Home Care Advice
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CMA word of the day; Dysuria = Painful urination ; difficulty in urination.
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