Question 1

what can cause painful urination?

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Many things: A number of things can cause painful urination.  A bladder infection, interstitial cystitis, a vaginal infection, or atrophic vaginitis can all cause painful urination.  An evaluation typically begins with a history of the problem, a physical exam and a simple urinalysis.

Question 2

painful urination but no other symptoms?

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UTI: Painful urination is most often due to a bladder infection.  Sometimes a urethral infection from a sexually transmitted disease is also a cause.  Start with a urine test, and if it is consistent with a UTI then antibiotics will resolve it.  If you have any vaginal discharge then you should also have tests for stds.

Question 3

is painful urination in the morning normal?

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No: This is not normal.  You should see the urologist for examination of your urinating pattern and for testing of the prostate and urine.

Question 4

what can cause painful urination on a child?

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Pain on Urination: We do see bladder infections in children. More common in young girls than boys. Boys will sometimes have a valve that prevents the bladder from emptying fully. Any irritation to the bladder wall can cause pain on urination. Sometimes it difficult to tell if they are irritated by urinating or if it is something else is going on in the general area. Time to see your doctor.

Question 5

what does it mean if i have painful urination?

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Urination: The most common cause if a urinary tract infection.  Often this requires antibiotics.  There are other etiologies however.  You should get a urine culture done to see if there is bacteria and if so, will need antibiotics.  If no bacteria, further work up is needed.

Question 6

how much should i worry about painful urination?

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Some: This is not a symptom that necessarily means infection for which you'd need to see a doctor for antibiotics. However, if symptoms persist, you have to see your doctor please.

Question 7

how fast can i make my painful urination go away?

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With treatment: Within a couple of days.

Question 8

what can i do to get help with painful urination?

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Painful Urination: Many times a burning urination pain may indicate you have a urinary tract infection. You will want to watch for other urine infection symptoms to determine if you do have a urinary tract infection. Check the consistency of your urine. If you also notice dark urine or cloudy urine, you will probably want to see a doctor soon. You will need antibiotics.

Question 9

could it be something bad if i have painful urination?

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Urination: It can be a sign of a urinary tract infection.  However it can also be due to irritation of the urinary tube (urethra) due to soaps, chemicals, etc...  The easiest test is a urinalysis with culture at a doctors office or er.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: painful urination?

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The high end of ...: Painful urination is the high end of urethral discomfort at voiding, which may result from UTI, STD-related urethritis, stone passage, aftereffect of transurethral procedures, but with widely variable expression &amp; intensity reflecting personal tolerance &amp; coping ability. So, interpreting it with caution under professional objectivity.

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