10 Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Symptom #5: Painful Urination
Painful urination is also known as dysuria. The pain is usually described as a stinging or burning sensation. Other associated symptoms of dysuria include increased urinary frequency and nocturia.
Causes of dysuria include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, sexually transmitted diseases, bladder tumors, prostate issues, and interstitial cystitis. It also could be a side effect of medications. The treatment of dysuria depends on the underlying cause.
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