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What Causes Severe Pain During Urination?
Posted on
Mon, 16 May 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 16 May 2016
Answered on
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Question : I am having pain when I urinate.
Brief Answer:
may be a urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that you may have a urinary tract infection.
A urinary tract infection may involve any area of the urinary tract. This includes the ureter, the urethra, the kidneys, the bladder.
One or more areas may be involved.
Urinary tract infections are more common in women than men.
This can be confirmed by a visit to your doctor. An in office urine analysis can be done, your doctor may also opt to send urine to the lab as well.
Treatment involves: (a) using a lot of fluids unless you have illnesses that would stop this (eg heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease)
(b)antibiotics
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
may be a urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that you may have a urinary tract infection.
A urinary tract infection may involve any area of the urinary tract. This includes the ureter, the urethra, the kidneys, the bladder.
One or more areas may be involved.
Urinary tract infections are more common in women than men.
This can be confirmed by a visit to your doctor. An in office urine analysis can be done, your doctor may also opt to send urine to the lab as well.
Treatment involves: (a) using a lot of fluids unless you have illnesses that would stop this (eg heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease)
(b)antibiotics
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions
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