Symptom
Pain or burning when urinating (dysuria)
Also known as: dysuria, burning urination
Pain or burning when urinating, called dysuria, has many possible causes. It is usually worth assessing, especially with fever, blood in the urine, or pregnancy.
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What the symptom means
Discomfort on urination can come from the bladder, urethra, or nearby structures. The cause cannot be identified from the sensation alone.
What a clinician may ask
Be ready to describe when it started, other urinary symptoms, fever, discharge, sexual history where relevant, pregnancy possibility, and past infections.
Tests that may be considered
Assessment often begins with a urinalysis and, when needed, a urine culture or further tests based on the situation.
Questions to ask a clinician
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Sources
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Adults(opens in a new tab)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · Accessed Jul 18, 2026