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By Mayo Clinic staffPainful urination can be caused by a number of conditions and certain substances, including:
- Bladder stones
- Chlamydia
- Cystitis (bladder infection)
- Drugs, such as those used in cancer treatment, that have bladder irritation as a side effect
- Genital herpes
- Gonorrhea
- Highly concentrated urine, often related to dehydration
- Ingredients in personal-care products, such as soaps or perfumes
- Kidney infection
- Kidney stones
- Prostatitis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urethritis
- Urinary tract infection
- Vaginitis
- Yeast infection
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Carter C, et al. Urinary tract disorders. In: Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/143905792-6/0/1481/587.html?tocnode=53395291&fromURL=587.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2467-5..50054-3_3505. Accessed June 17, 2009.
- Agner AC. Urinary symptoms: Dysuria. In: Hillard PA. The 5-Minute Obstetrics & Gynecology Consult. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008:42.
- Dysuria. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec17/ch226/ch226f.html. Accessed June 17, 2009.
