URINATION PAIN, MALE
Symptom Definition
- Discomfort (pain, burning or stinging) when passing urine
- May include urgency (can't wait) and frequency (passing small amounts) of urination.
General Information
- Urinary Tract Infection: Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of painful urination.
- Sexually Transmitted Disease: Sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. gonorrhea, chlamydia) can also cause painful urination. Most men with this type of infection will describe a clear-white to light yellow discharge from the penis.
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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR URINARY PAIN,
Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If
- Very weak (can't stand)
Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If
- You feel weak or very sick
- Can't pass urine or only can pass few drops
- Blood in urine
- Severe pain
- Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher
- Shaking chills
- Side (flank) or back pain is present
- Abdominal pain is present
- Pain or swelling in scrotum
- Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
- Are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
- Are a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)
Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If:
- Blood in urine
- Pus (white, yellow) from end of penis
- All other men with painful urination
HOME CARE ADVICE FOR PAINFUL URINATION (pending talking with your doctor)
- Fluids: Drink extra fluids. Drink 8-10 glasses of liquids a day. (Reason: to produce a dilute, non-irritating urine)
- Cranberry Juice: Drinking cranberry juice may help in fighting urinary tract infections.
- Call Your Doctor If:
- You become worse or develop any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.