Pain when going to the toilet may one day be faced by both men and women, but still doctors say that problems such as pain, itching, burning after urination are more common in women. And this article will be devoted to the causes of this unpleasant symptom, in addition, several methods of treatment will be proposed.
Reasons that may cause discomfort when urinating
Burning after urination in women is not a harmless syndrome at all, it can signal the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the body. The most common cause of inflammation is a urinary tract infection.
For example, a disease in which the bladder is inflamed (cystitis) is characterized by pain in the pubic area, increased urge to urinate, and the act of urination is accompanied by burning pain.
Infection can lead, for example, to a serious illness - nephritis or inflammation of the kidneys, in which burning sensation after urination in women can be accompanied by the presence of protein in the urine, high fever, pain in the kidney area. Nephritis requires careful treatmentnephrologist.
Another reason for the appearance of such an unpleasant symptom as pain or itching when emptying the bladder is inflammation of the urethra or external genital organs. In this case, the doctor will diagnose the patient with urethritis or vaginitis.
Speaking of vaginitis. If burning sensation after urination in women is associated precisely with it, then in addition the doctor prescribes special smears to detect Trichomonas. A very similar picture (burning during urination, women, cloudy white mucous discharge from the genital tract in women, itching of the perineum) is observed with thrush.
And the most unfavorable option is, of course, urolithiasis, which requires a long and serious treatment.
How can I help myself?
All of the above diseases should not be tried to cure yourself.
Only a qualified specialist can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe an appropriate treatment method after examining the results of the patient's tests and studies. What tests will a woman have to take? Of course, the doctor will immediately give a referral for a urinalysis, urine culture. If the diagnosis cannot be clarified with the help of these two laboratory tests, a woman may be prescribed cystoscopy (for inflammation of the bladder) or pyelography (a procedure that allows you to study the functioning of the urinary system using an x-ray).
As measures to alleviate the state of illness, you can recommend drinking more and more often toimprove urodynamics. The urge to go to the toilet cannot be resisted, you need to empty your bladder regularly. Personal hygiene will also help get rid of itching and burning. As a material for underwear, it is better to choose natural linen or cotton - a fabric that allows the skin not to sweat. Panties should be selected according to size, do not wear those that are uncomfortable "sitting" or small. A woman should not forget to put on fresh underwear every day, wash herself every day with special soap for intimate hygiene.
