What causes a burning sensation during urination?
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing a burning sensation when urinating. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
A burning sensation during urination may be caused by several factors, mainly the following:
1. Lower urinary tract infection: Bacterial infections can cause acute cystitis and acute urethritis. These infections are usually accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency, and may also involve dysuria or hematuria.
2. Stones: Such as bladder stones and urethral stones. When stones in the urinary tract move, they can irritate the urethral mucosa, potentially causing a burning sensation during urination.
3. Sexually transmitted diseases: Diseases such as gonorrhea and non-gonococcal urethritis, which are transmitted sexually, may cause urethral burning.
4. Interstitial cystitis: This is a chronic bladder condition characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the bladder lining, often accompanied by frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination.
5. Trauma: If there has been recent surgery or procedures such as urinary catheterization, a burning sensation in the urethra may occur temporarily. However, this discomfort usually resolves on its own over time and does not require special treatment.
