Painful urination (dysuria)

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When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic staff

Make an appointment to see your doctor if:

  • Your painful urination persists
  • You have drainage or discharge from your penis or vaginal area
  • You see blood in your urine
  • You have a fever
  • You have back pain or pain in your side (flank pain)
  • You pass a kidney or bladder (urinary tract) stone

If you're pregnant, tell your doctor if you have any pain when you urinate.

Causes
References
  1. Carter C, et al. Urinary tract disorders. In: Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Medicine. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2011. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/191205553-4/0/1481/0.html#. Accessed June 27, 2011.
  2. Agner AC. Urinary symptoms: Dysuria. In: Hillard PJ. The 5-Minute Obstetrics & Gynecology Consult. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008:42.
  3. Dysuria. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2011. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/about.do?eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..C2009-0-38600-6--TOP&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&about=true&uniqId=230100505-53. Accessed June 27, 2011.
MY00734 Aug. 20, 2011

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