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When to see a doctor
By Mayo Clinic staffMake an appointment to see your doctor if:
- Your painful urination persists
- You have drainage or discharge from your penis or vaginal area
- You see blood in your urine
- You have a fever
- You have back pain or pain in your side (flank pain)
- You pass a kidney or bladder (urinary tract) stone
If you're pregnant, tell your doctor if you have any pain when you urinate.
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.
