Burning or painful urination may be a symptom of an infection, and so usually necessitates a call to the healthcare provider.
What causes it?
Oftentimes, painful or burning urination will be the result of an infection like bacterial vaginosis or a urinary tract infection, or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or genital herpes. As with any infection, burning or painful urination probably deserves a call to your healthcare provider.
Tips?
Because burning or painful urination is so often the result of an infection, it’s a good idea to call your healthcare provider at the first sign of trouble, as prescribed antibiotics may be the likely solution for the irritation.
Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team
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Sources
- “STDs & Pregnancy – CDC Fact Sheet.” CDC.gov. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 7/10/2013. Web.
