Dysuria is a condition when men and women face the pain, burning sensation and discomfort during their urination. It is usually seen in women of any age but in men it is more noticed in old age than younger age. Are you one among facing this kind of problems? Then it might be because of dysuria or painful urination.
Women generally face this situation when going through their menopause erios is in reproductive stage. Most of the women will have intense pain. This condition during urination leaves them in bad condition and will disturb them mentally and physically all the day. Genital parts always get wet making irritation. Sometimes the situation may worsen and infection may spread leading to more pain.
In men this situation may arise due to the unhealthy
habits and improper care. One more reason for this would be Urinary Tract
Infection (UTI) which is a common genital issue. UTI occurs when harmful
bacteria enters in to the urinary tract from urethra. So, proper care must be
taken on the genital parts and must be kept clean.
Common
Causes of Painful Urination
The most common cause of dysuria is bladder
infection, urinary tract infection and kidney infection.
Other
infections include:-
Prostate Inflammation which is also called as
Prostatitis
Bladder Infection also called as Cystitis or bladed
stones
Kidney stones or kidney Infection
Vaginal Infection (Vaginitis)
Perfumes, deodorants, soaps etc.
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Yeast Infection
Gential Herper etc.
UTI
and Its Causes:-
Urinary Tract Infection can infect any part of the
urinary tract such as kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. UTI is mainly
caused because of following factors and they are:
Harmonal changes in women that happens during the
pregnancy and menopause
Urinary catheter
Enlarged prostate
Kidney stones
Diabetes
Old age in men
Common
Symptoms of UTI:-
Itching
Intense Burning sensation
High body temperature
Blisters or else sore in genital herpes
Abnormal white discharge from penis or virginal area
Smelling urine
Flank pain or back pain
Urge to go for urine
Blood in urine etc.
There are several infections that lead to this problem and they are listed below.
Common
Infections for Dysuria
1.
UTI
UTI which is Urinary Tract Infection can occur at
any part of your tract and it is the main reason for dysuria or painful
urination. The other parts are as listed above. As said bacteria is the cause
of this infection. In this situation the bacteria enters in to the urinary
tract from the urethra. The urethra is a tube that carries the urine and sends
it out of the body through bladder. The common symptoms of this UTI are given
above.
2.
Transmitted Infections
The transmitted infections here mean sexually
transmitted ones such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital herpes. These
infections can also be the reasons for painful urination or dysuria. The
symptoms of these infection include, itching, blisters, sores, burning and
white discharge besides painful urination.
3.
Vaginal Infection
This infection in women can lead to dysuria or painful urination which is because of the fungal or yeast infections. Peculiar or unusual odor and white discharge would be the common symptoms of this vignal infection.
When you observe any of above listed symptoms or
infections, you better consult a doctor as soon as possible. Some people may go
with home remedies but even the problem persists more than a day you should
either take proper medication or consult the doctor before the condition may
worsen.
Diagnosis
and Treatment for Dysuria
1.
Urine Test
Urine test and blood test should be done and they
will reveal the actual reason for the dysuria. White blood cells in the blood
arena indicate that there is a bacterial infection and the urine culture is
done for knowing the actual bacteria that is causing the infection. Based on
these factors doctor will suggest the proper medical treatment.
2.
Bladder and Prostate Test
If urine test doesn’t reveal any signs or causes for painful urination, then you need to go for bladder and prostate test and if there is any problem over there, they must be treated at first and then treatment for painful urination caused by bladder and prostate conditions will be treated.
3.
Swab test
This test of the vagina secretion will be done for
women for checking the particular symptoms of the infection.
In order to diagnose the sexually transmitted
infection there are also certain tests that are carried out.
Home
Treatments Include
Other than above tests and their related treatments,
there are some common treatments that can solve the painful urination problem
and they are:
Discontinue the use of irritant if you have
irritation on your skin.
To get relief from painful urination use pain
relievers.
To clear off the toxic that are caused by excess
urination drink lot of water.
Irritation, pain and inflammation caused during UTI
can be kept under control with the help of heating pads.
Eat curd regularly and the good bacteria present in
it will kill the bad bacteria which is causing urinary irritation.
For painful sensation caused by UTI, take a cup of
water with a spoon of baking soda and it will be effective.
Eat healthy foods such as carbohydrates that are
rich in fiber, healthy fats and olive oil other than, spicy foods, caffeine and
alcohol as these may irritate your bladder.
During the initial stages, you can follow these home
remedies and these would be the better options for preventing the problem. But,
if the situation worsens consult your doctor.