What's It Mean When It Hurts to Pee?
Painful Urination Is a Common Sign of a Urinary Tract Infection (Uti). a Uti Can Be the Result of a Bacterial Infection. It Can Also Be Due to Inflammation of...
Painful urination is a common sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI can be the result of a bacterial infection. It can also be due to inflammation of the urinary tract. The urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys make up your urinary tract.
How do you make it stop hurting when I pee?
- Drink plenty of water. A UTI can cause a burning sensation and other types of pain while urinating, and it can also cause a person to pee more frequently than usual. ...
- Empty the bladder fully. ...
- Use a heating pad. ...
- Avoid caffeine.
- Take sodium bicarbonate. ...
- Try over-the-counter pain relievers.
Should I go to the doctor if it hurts to pee?
Contact your doctor or make an appointment if: Your painful urination persists. You have drainage or discharge from your penis or vagina. Your urine is foul-smelling or cloudy, or you see blood in your urine.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
