Dysuria (Painful Urination)

Painful urination, or dysuria, is the feeling of pain, discomfort or burning when peeing. Painful urination can be caused by:

• Urinary tract infection (UTI)

• Bladder infection

• Bladder inflammation (Interstitial Cystitis)/ painful bladder syndrome

• Sexually transmitted diseases or infections

Talk with your doctor if you are experiencing painful urination.

How is painful urination diagnosed?

Your doctor may recommend the following tests to determine the cause of your painful urination:

• Urinalysis

• Sexually transmitted disease or infection screening

• Cystoscopy exam

• Biopsy

How is painful urination treated?

Treatment will be determined based on the underlying cause of your condition. For example, if your painful urination is caused by endometriosis, you will be treated for that condition.

Common treatment options include:

• Medication

• Bladder retraining

• Pelvic floor physical therapy

• Nerve stimulation

• Botox injections into the bladder

Talk with your doctor to determine the best treatment option for you.