Did you know that painful urination can be a sign of STDs? Some STDs can cause painful urination, which is often caused when an infection or inflammation affects the urinary tract or genital area. You may experience painful, burning, or stinging sensations during urination. It is also known as dysuria. STDs can cause severe complications if not treated earlier. Learn what STDs can cause a burning sensation in urine and signs when you should see a doctor. If you want to know more about urological health, visit us at Doral Health and Wellness Urology Center and consult with the best nephrologists and urologists in East New York.

 

Causes

Several STDs cause a burning sensation during urination. It includes:

  1. Chlamydia:

This is a common STD infection caused by bacteria (chlamydia trachomatis). This is quite common in young adults ages 15 to 24 years old. Most people don’t experience any symptoms, but some people experience painful urination and urinary frequency due to inflammation of the urinary tract. It can also lead to permanent reproductive system damage, infertility, and ectopic pregnancies. Chlamydia can spread from one infected person to another through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Additionally, it can also be transmitted from an infected mother to the baby during childbirth.

 

  1. Gonorrhea:

Like chlamydia, gonorrhea also causes a burning sensation in urination by making the urinary tract inflamed. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This bacterium infects the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women and the urethra in both sexes. According to a CDC report, approximately 1.6 million new infections occurred in the US in 2018, and gonorrhea is the second most prevalent bacterial STD. Most people experience no symptoms, but some experience dysuria, urethral discharge, testicular pain, and vaginal infection.

 

  1. Trichomoniasis:

This STD is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This is more common in women than men, older women are more likely to get infected with this than younger women. Most people are not even aware of this condition until they get tested because only 30% of people develop any symptoms. However, for those who experience its symptoms, painful urination is common.

 

  1. Genital herpes:

Genital herpes is caused by viral infections called herpes simplex viruses. In a year, the CDC estimates that approximately 572,000 new genital herpes infections in the US. Most people only experience mild symptoms, which makes it go unnoticed. If symptoms occur, you may experience a burning sensation if your urine touches the herpes sores. Herpes sores and swelling can even block your urethra and cause burning or stinging sensation when you urinate.

 

Symptoms

Symptoms of painful urination can differ between men and women, but individuals of both genders may experience a sensation of burning, stinging, or itching. Besides this, burning is the most commonly reported symptom experienced during urination. Other symptoms include:

  • Discomfort or Burning Sensation: Dysuria generally causes persistent discomfort or burning sensation during urination. This sensation can range from mild to severe and may affect the urethra, bladder, or surrounding pelvic area.
  • Frequent urge to urinate: People with dysuria often experience a high urge to urinate. The need to urinate may arise more often than usual, even when the volume of urine passed is small and it feels difficult to postpone.
  • Pain or pressure in the Lower Abdomen: Some individuals may experience pain or pressure in the lower abdomen region. Sometimes, it can be persistent or get worse during urination.
  • Cloudy or Blood-tinged urine: Dysuria can change the urine appearance by making it appear cloudy, which indicates the presence of pus or bacteria, or may appear reddish tinge due to blood in the urine.
  • Foul odor: Urine affected by dysuria causes a strong, unpleasant odor. This odor may result in underlying infection or inflammation in the urinary tract.
  • Discharge: In some cases, dysuria may cause abnormal discharge from the urethra. This discharge can vary in color and consistency, which might indicate an infection or other urinary tract disorder.
  • Pelvic pain or discomfort: Dysuria can be linked with pelvic pain or discomfort sometimes, which may extend to the lower back. This pain can range from dull to sharp and may persist beyond urination.
  • General malaise: People with dysuria may feel unwell, fatigued, or have a low-grade fever. These symptoms are more common if dysuria is caused by an underlying infection.

 

When to see a doctor?

If you’re experiencing painful urination, especially along with other symptoms like fever, blood in urine, back pain, or abdominal pain, then you should see a doctor for diagnosis and get appropriate treatment.

 

Prevention

You can prevent dysuria caused by STDs by taking the following steps:

  • Perform protected sex by using condoms or dental dams to prevent sexually transmitted causes of painful urination.
  • Urinate after having sex to remove any bacteria.
  • After having sex, clean your genital areas with warm water. Females should wipe from front to back after using the toilet.
  • Regularly drink plenty of water as a preventative measure to remove any bacteria that may lead to a UTI infection.

 

Some sexually transmitted infections can cause a burning sensation in urine which needs medical attention especially, if you have other symptoms like fever, blood in urine, back pain, or abdominal pain. These STDs need prompt treatment to be cured, otherwise, it can lead to severe symptoms. So, don’t ignore your painful urination symptoms and seek medical help.

 

If you suspect that painful urination is caused by STD, then visit our infectious disease specialist in Brooklyn clinic to get professional medical help. Call us to book your appointment now!!!! At Doral Health and Wellness Urology Center, our team of urologists will work with you in managing your disease and your quality of life. We also offer services, such as renal and bladder ultrasound. To schedule an appointment, please visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11212 or call 1-347-384-5690. You can also visit our website at https://www.urologistbrooklyn.com/.