Painful Urination
Painful urination describes any pain, discomfort, or burning sensation when passing urine.
Alternative Names
Dysuria; Painful urination
Considerations
Pain may be felt right where the urine passes out of the body. Or, it may be felt inside the body, behind the public bone, or in the bladder or prostate.
Pain on urination is a fairly common problem. People who have pain with urination also may have the urge to
Common Causes
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