I have a burning sensation before urinating what does that mean?

C Dr if it continues: Burning upon urination and increased frequency of urination usually indicates that there is a urinary track infection present. Some people benefit from just trying simple things like cranberry juice to see if that stops it. If drinking it doesn't, then one needs to go to their doctor for treatment with antibiotics and determine the cause.

Possible UTI...but..: The depicted scenario suggests bladder infection, but needs to consider possible std-related events if sexually active. So, collect and record the specific feature, degree, and progress of symptoms with their detailed sequence of events, and bring those to see doctor who will usually review and anlyze the submitted information, take history, conduct physicals, and test urine and possibly others..