Do you feel pain on urination?

Dysuria or painful urination is the medical term that refers to the difficult urination, sometimes accompanied by pain and burning sensation. This condition is commonly caused by bacterial infections of the urinary tract or genital infection.

It occurs in men and women, but more commonly affects women who are sexually active and between the ages of 25 and 54. In men, painful urination often is more likely with increasing age or in the case of genital infection.

Diagnosis of painful urination

The diagnosis is often associated with a urinary tract infection. Other conditions such as infection, urethritis, vaginitis, or a sexually transmitted disease may also contribute to the cause of painful urination.

The diagnosis is based on your symptoms and a physical examination. The physical examination required to check the entire urinary tract (including kidney) to see if there is pain and to examine the pelvic area or prostate. The doctor may also inquire about personal hygiene and sexual habits.

Symptoms that accompany painful urination.

* Burning sensation during urination

* Frequent urination

* Urinary hesitancy

* Slow urinary

* Urinary urgency

* Vaginal discharge

* Abnormal vaginal bleeding

* Swelling in the bladder

* Nocturia

* Polyuria

* Hematuria (blood in urine)

Tests for painful urination.

* Urinalysis to check for infection and renal function

* Culture of urine to identify the organism causing the infection

* Cultures of vaginal and urethral transfer to detect Trichomonas, candida or gonorrhea

* Sonography to examine the pathology suspected upper urinary tract (eg, abscess, hydroureter, hydronephrosis, stones, diverticuli of the bladder or the urethra

* Neurological tests

* Rectal exam to determine prostate problems

* Cytoscopia that allows you to look inside the bladder and may help identify conditions such as cystitis or tumors

NOTE: Not all of these tests will be conducted. Your doctor will choose which are most needed in your case.

What causes painful urination?

Painful urination can be caused by a number of different conditions:

* Bacterial infection of the lower urinary tract - this is the most common cause of painful urination, burning.

* Cystitis - infection involves the bladder

* Urethritis

* Pyelonephritis - infection of the kidneys

* Interstitial cystitis

* Excessive fluid

* Cervicitis

* Contact Dermatitis

* Urinary Retention

* Vulvitis

* Diabetes

* Infection of the bladder

* Prostatitis

* Radiation Cystitis

* Genital Herpes

* Anxiety

* Certain medications

Painful urination can also be caused by non-infectious inflammation or trauma, neoplasm, calculations, hypoestrogenismo, malformations of the genital-urinary and psychogenic disorders.

Painful urination Help

There are several treatment options that can help with dysurea. Treatment usually depends on the symptoms and causes of painful urination such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, or vaginitis.

Conventional Medicine

Conventional treatments, natural remedies and complementary therapies can provide relief for the individual and can also be used as treatments in combination.

* Antibiotics

* Urinary Analgesics

* Drugs antifungal cream, suppositories or tablets

Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies can also be effective in treating symptoms and relief of pain and discomfort. Those listed below are used in cases of chronic painful urination and can usually be advantageous in combination with conventional medicine or natural remedies.

* Acupuncture

* Naturopathy

* Nutritional therapy

* Treatments pelvic (pelvic muscle strengthening)

* Massage

* Biofeedback

Natural Remedies

Natural and holistic treatments are very successful in treating the underlying cause, while also promoting the physical, mental, emotional and of the individual. Herbal and homeopathic remedies are gentle, effective, and can provide relief.

A combination of herbal ingredients such as betulin agothosma, Arctostaphylosuva-ursi, Melissa officinalis, Avena sativa, Hypericum perforatum, Vaccinium myrtillus, and Echinacea angustifolia are commonly used to treat painful urination and other infections of the bladder, and are specifically chosen for characteristics to support the bladder and urinary system.

There are also many proven homeopathic remedies can help reduce symptoms of painful urination and related infections. These include Cantharis, Staph, Equisetum and Apis. Consult an herbalist or a homeopath to help choose a remedy that suits your symptoms.