How to treat urgency and pain during urination

Jul 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing frequent urgency and pain during urination lately. I would like to ask the doctor how this condition can be treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong

Treatment methods for urgency and painful urination include the following:

1. Antibiotic therapy: If caused by bacterial infection, doctors will prescribe appropriate antibiotics to eliminate the infection. Patients should strictly follow medical instructions, completing the entire course of treatment to avoid recurrence due to premature discontinuation.

2. Pain relief therapy: In addition to antibiotics, doctors may prescribe painkillers or anti-inflammatory medications to alleviate symptoms. For specific conditions such as prostatitis, targeted drug therapy may be required.

3. External application of traditional Chinese medicine: Grinding herbs with heat-clearing and detoxifying effects into powder, mixing with water to form a paste, and applying externally to the lower abdomen and lumbar areas can help improve local blood circulation and metabolic function, relieving discomfort caused by damp-heat accumulation.

4. Increased water intake: Drinking more water helps dilute urine, reducing irritation to the urethra, while promoting the elimination of toxins from the body, aiding in recovery.

5. Bladder training: Through timed voiding and pelvic floor muscle exercises, normal bladder capacity and function can be restored, particularly beneficial for urgency and incontinence caused by neurogenic bladder.