In the absence of problems with urination, urine is excreted from the bladder without causing unpleasant sensations. Cramps after urination are an alarming sign, which with a high degree of probability indicates the presence of a pathology or inflammatory process. The most common cause of this symptom is an infectious disease. Therefore, when symptoms appear, it is necessary to diagnose and treat the cause of their appearance.
So, for what reasons do cramps occur during urination?
Causes of pain in men and women
Infection quite often can lead to pain during urination. There are four main groups of factors that can lead to the development of this process:
- An ascending type of infection that occurs amid insufficient hygiene.
- Downward type infection, manifested by the development of a lesion in the kidneys.
- Infection through blood.
- Infection through lymph.
There are also a number of diseases of the genitourinary system, characteristic of both women and men, which are accompanied by pain during urination.
Cystitis as the most common cause of pain
Many women know about him, unfortunately, firsthand. This disease is an inflammatory process in the bladder that occurs against a background of a bacterial infection. Malicious organisms enter the urethra from the anus and rise to the bladder. Most often, this process is typical for people who do not follow the rules of personal hygiene. In addition, infection can occur during intercourse. Cystitis is accompanied not only by pains, but also by other symptoms, in particular, incontinence, an unpleasant smell of urine with an admixture of blood. In addition, the lower abdomen and back begin to hurt, and body temperature can also increase. What else provokes pain after urination?
Urethritis
Very often this pathology occurs in women. As a rule, it is closely associated with cystitis. Sometimes it can even be difficult to separate one from the other. This disease is characterized by an inflammatory process in the urethra, which develops as a result of an allergic reaction or an infectious disease. Among the main signs of urethritis are the following - a feeling of pain when urinating, burning and itching in the urethra, sometimes accompanied by secretions, and an increase in body temperature.
In the chronic course of urethritis, the disease does not cause much discomfort. However, with exacerbation, the thread during urination can become intolerable.
Impaired renal function
Infection with pyelonephritis is localized in the kidneys, however, the entire genitourinary system is most often affected. Soreness appears in the side and back, as well as during urination. Other risk factors may be kidney stones. Their presence disrupts the process of urine excretion, makes urine more aggressive towards mucous membranes.
Sexually transmitted diseases
This group of pathologies can be in a latent state for a long period. However, with the activation and propagation of harmful microorganisms, burning, itching and pain during urination occur. It can be such sexually transmitted pathologies as chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, herpes, ureaplasmosis, etc. With gonorrhea, mucous or purulent discharge from the urethra in men and from the urethra or vagina in women occur. Trichomoniasis and herpes are characterized by swelling and severe genital itching.
Causes of women
Cramps during urination most often occur in women. This is due to the anatomical features of the female genitourinary system. As a rule, this symptom indicates an infectious infection of the body, but sometimes it can be a consequence of the postpartum recovery of the female body or the improper use of tampons.
Paroxysmal cutting pain at the end of urination may indicate acute respiratory viral infections, various infectious diseases, inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs or non-observance of personal hygiene. In addition, specialists should exclude gynecological diseases and various uterine pathologies. Sometimes the urination pain is caused by the use of soda or acidic foods that can irritate the urethra. There are several groups of factors that provoke pain during urination in women:
1. Sexual infectious diseases. These pathologies are sexually transmitted and often cause burning, itching and painful urination. Similar symptoms occur against the background of STDs when urine enters the vagina. The mucous membrane is thus irritated, which leads to the development of pain when urinating in women. The reasons do not end there.
2. Gynecological pathology. It can be vulvovaginitis or vulvitis. They arise in the form of an inflammatory process in the vagina, which becomes the cause of painful urination. Factors that provoke the development of gynecological diseases can be hormonal imbalance, antibiotic therapy, allergies, weakened immunity, damage to the vaginal mucosa, overweight, digestive upsets, diabetes, metabolic disorders, etc.
Gynecological diseases are accompanied by sharp and frequent urge to urinate, while the process itself is characterized by painful sensations. Also, against the background of these diseases, burning and itching in the vagina, redness and inflammation appear. Discharges with a pungent smell, purulent contents are also a characteristic sign of vulvitis. In addition, body temperature may increase.
An exacerbation of the inflammatory process is indicated by rezi in combination with a burning sensation in the vagina. In this case, there may be endometritis, adnexitis as a result of hormonal imbalance and disturbance of the vaginal microflora.
3. Pregnancy and childbirth. Incorrect catheterization after childbirth can lead to the appearance of cutting pain during urination. However, this condition normalizes after a few days on its own and does not require specific measures in the form of taking drugs. In the case of cesarean section, the cause of painful urination can lie in the inflammatory process. In this case, symptoms such as clouding of urine, unpleasant odor, back pain and fever are manifested. If you see a cut during pregnancy, you should immediately consult a doctor, since such a condition can have various causes, ranging from a sexual infection to kidney stones. The diagnosis is made only by the results of the examination.
4. Cramps during menstruation. There are several reasons that can provoke a sharp pain when urinating during menstruation. This can be a swab that irritates the vaginal mucosa, a pad with a fragrance, and also hypothermia. In addition, this symptom during menstruation may indicate an internal pathology.
Why does pain appear when urinating in men? We will consider treatment below.
Causes of Cramps in Men
In men, the occurrence of pain during urination may be associated with a perineal injury or after intercourse. Such symptoms do not pose a health hazard, especially if the reasons are obvious to the man himself. There is also no cause for concern if this symptom develops against the background of abundant acidic, salty or spicy foods in the diet, or alcohol abuse. Such nutrition helps to create a more aggressive environment of the urethra, which causes irritation.
Also, pain during urination in men in the head may indicate the multiplication of pathogenic flora. In this case, additional symptoms appear that have the property of progressing.
There are a number of specific diseases that are characteristic of men, which can lead to pain during urination.
Prostatitis, provoking discomfort during urination
If the pain occurs during urination immediately after intercourse or during abstinence, this indicates a pathology of the prostate. Usually, such a disease develops against the background of an untreated infection of the genital organs. In addition to pain when urinating, there is pain in the perineum, back, scrotum, as well as frequent urges to the toilet.
Oncological diseases
Burning during urination and frequent urges can be signs of malignant neoplasm. The most frequent localization in close proximity to the urethra, namely in the prostate, bladder, rectum, etc. Over time, disorders of the urinary function become permanent.
Sexual diseases as a cause of pain
Sexually transmitted infections can also cause clouding of urine and impurities in it and blood sperm, as well as cuts. All this is accompanied by frequent urination and cramps.
Treatment of cramps and causes
Therapy of burning and pain during urination consists in eliminating the causes of such manifestations. Depending on the results of the differential diagnosis, the necessary therapeutic regimen is selected. How to treat pain during urination? The following groups of drugs or their combinations can be prescribed to men and women:
1. Antibacterial drugs.
2. Antiviral agents.
3. Antihistamines.
4. Antifungal medications.
5. Antispasmodics.
6. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
7. Immunomodulators.
8. Sedatives.
In addition, in some cases, herbal medicine is used. This kind of treatment is aimed at relieving pain. For this, various herbal teas and herbal preparations are used. When the symptoms are resolved, physiotherapy is performed. For the period of treatment, it is recommended to refrain from sexual intercourse. It is important to adjust the diet, excluding salty, spicy and acidic foods. In addition, experts advise to establish a sleep and rest regime and give up bad habits. Moreover, this must be done not for a short time, but forever.
Treatment of pain during urination should be comprehensive and always timely.