10 Causes of Dysuria

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Dysuria is a term used to describe painful urination. Chronic difficulty urinating or a burning, sharp, or uncomfortable sensation while urinating may be indicative of dysuria. It is most often caused by inflammation of the urethra. However, there are many possible causes of dysuria (such as the examples listed below), so the symptom itself doesn’t indicate any specific condition.

With dysuria, some other symptoms may or may not be present. Bloody urine, cloudy urine, or urine that’s a drastically different shade or color than usual may be signs of a more serious problem. If dysuria occurs, then it’s a good idea to see a doctor to confirm its cause since serious complications may develop if the condition is left untreated.

Cause #1: Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial infection. The infection can cause inflammation and pain in the genital area, including the urinary pathways. Chronic pain during urination could be an indication of chlamydia.

It can affect both men and women, and it can occur in other areas of the body besides the urethra, most notably the rectum or the throat. Another sexually transmitted disease that can lead to painful urination is gonorrhea.