What Causes Burning Sensation During Urination?

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015

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Mon, 26 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I had a TURP in December 2014. I have a burning sensation whilst urinating. How long will this last?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For how long have you had this? Since surgery or new development?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this burning sensation. Has it been this way since surgery or is this s recent development? If it has been like this since surgery, then likely that is a wound that has never healed. It would need carefully investigation to identify and handle properly. Ask the surgeon about this.

If this is a new development, it may suggest a urinary tract infection and needs treatment with antibiotics. Also, drink enough water to enabling cleansing.

How long this would last depends on the exact cause and treatment put in place.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)

This is a fairly new development- it wasn't the case following surgery. It presented itself about three weeks ago, and has got progressively worse, although not unbearable. What do you suggest?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get your urine analysed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.

For now, I will recommend that you get a urinalysis screen done. These symptoms could be suggestive of a possible urinary tract infection.

Keep me update with the progress. I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar