Discomfort, pain, or burning sensation when urinating. Discomfort with urination may have causes that are not due to an underlying disease. Examples include keeping it in the urine for too long.
Risk Factors
Women are at particular risk of a UTI because bacteria can move more easily into their urinary tract because the urethra and anus are close together. Other factors that can increase the risk of urinary tract infections include:
- Diabetes
- The pregnancy
- Structural defects of the urinary tract
- Being sexually active
- Any factor that obstructs the flow of urine, for example, kidney stones, an enlarged prostate
- Have a catheter inserted into your bladder
- Poor personal hygiene
- Being postmenopausal
- Using a diaphragm for birth control
- Have a weakened immune system
UTIs are also common during childhood. The most common causes of urinary tract infections in children are constipation, not emptying the bladder, and delaying urination. Boys are more likely to develop UTIs during childhood, while girls are more likely to develop UTIs after infancy.
Signs
The symptom is chest pain, but it differs from person to person. One can experience:
- Burning urine can accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder, or condition.
- Symptoms that frequently affect the urinary tract can also affect other body systems.
Urinary signs that can occur along with urinary burning
Urinary burning can accompany other symptoms that affect the urinary tract, including:
- Bloody or pink urine
- Changes in urine color
- Cloudy urine
- Dysuria and urinary retention
- Bad smelling urine
- Frequent urination
- Pain when urinating
- Urgent need to urinate
Other signs that can occur along with urinary burning:
Urinary burning can accompany symptoms related to other body systems, including:
- Abdominal, pelvic, or lower back pain that can be severe
- Fatigue
- Fever and chills
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea with or without vomiting
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Pain in the groin or side
- Eruption
- Redness, warmth, or swelling
Severe signs that may indicate a life-threatening condition:
In some cases, urinary burning can be a symptom of a serious condition that needs to be evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical attention if you, or someone you are with, have any of these symptoms:
- High fever
- Inability to urinate
- Severe abdominal pain
When to see a doctor?
Make an appointment with your doctor if:
- Your pain when urinating persists
- You have discharge or discharge from your penis or vagina
- You see blood in your urine
- You have a fever
- You have back pain or side pain
- Pass a kidney or bladder stone