Both men and women may encounter pain when visiting the toilet, but nevertheless, doctors claim that women, such as pain, itching, burning sensation after urination, are more likely to experience it. And this article will be devoted to the causes of this unpleasant symptom, in addition, several treatment methods will be offered.
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 pains in the pubic area, frequent urge to urinate, and the act of urination is accompanied by burning pain.
An infection can lead, for example, to a serious illness - jade or kidney inflammation, in which a burning sensation after urination in women can be accompanied by the presence of protein in the urine, fever, and pain in the kidney area. Jade requires careful treatment by a nephrologist.
Another reason for the appearance of such an unpleasant symptom as pain or itching when the bladder is empty 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 the burning sensation after urination in women is associated with it, then in addition the doctor prescribes special smears to detect Trichomonas. A very similar picture (burning during urination, women dull-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 to help yourself?
All of the above diseases should not be cured on their own.
Only a qualified specialist can make a correct diagnosis and prescribe a suitable method of treatment after examining the results of tests and studies of the patient. What tests will have to pass a woman? Of course, the doctor will immediately give a referral for urinalysis, urine culture. If it is not possible to clarify the diagnosis using these two laboratory tests, a woman may be given cystoscopy (for inflammation of the bladder) or pyelography (a procedure that allows you to study the functioning of the urinary system through x-rays).
As measures to alleviate the condition of the disease, you can recommend drinking more and more often to improve urodynamics. The urge to go to the toilet cannot be restrained; 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 in size, do not wear those that are uncomfortable "sitting" or small. A woman should not forget to put on fresh linen daily, to wash every day with a special soap for intimate hygiene.