What causes a burning sensation during urination?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been feeling a stabbing pain while urinating. What could be the cause?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
A burning sensation during urination may be caused by several factors, mainly including the following:
1. Urinary tract infections: Such as cystitis and pyelonephritis. These infections are usually accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. In severe cases, hematuria (blood in the urine) may also occur.
2. Urinary stones: Such as bladder stones or urethral stones. When stones pass through the urethra, they can irritate the mucous membrane or scratch the urethra, potentially causing pain during urination.
3. Vaginitis: In women, pain during urination may be caused by vaginal inflammation affecting the surrounding tissues.
4. Prostatitis: Prostatitis is generally caused by bacterial, fungal, or other microbial infections of the prostate tissue, leading to an inflammatory response. This inflammation can affect the urethra, causing congestion and edema of the urethral mucosa, which results in a burning sensation during urination.
