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Dysuria - Painful Urination

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When a person has painful urination, the healthcare provider will want more information. Questions may include the following:

When did the pain start?

What type of pain is it? Mild, moderate, or severe? Is it a burning sensation?

Does the pain occur each time the person urinates?

Does the pain get worse before, during, at the end of, or after urinating?

Does anything reduce the pain or make the pain worse?

Are there any other symptoms, such as fever, vomiting, headache, or itching?

Is there pain in other areas, such as the back, pelvis, or to the side of the abdomen?

Is there any blood in the urine, or any unusual color or smell to the urine?

Is there any frequency or difficulty urinating? Is it difficult to start a stream when urinating? Or can the person only produce a small amount of urine at a time?

Does bathing increase or decrease the pain?

Has there been any change in the brand of soap, detergent, or fabric softener?

What medications, drugs, or herbs does the person take, if any?

Is there a history of any other medical problems or surgeries?

Are there any symptoms of kidney failure, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite?

Is there any itching, shortness of breath, or loss of the sex drive?

Are there any lesions, or sores, in the genital tract?

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