Experiencing Painful Urination? 6 Non-STI Causes of Pain During Urination

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Experiencing Painful Urination? 6 Non-STI Causes of Pain During Urination When a man’s male organ feels like it’s the King of Dragons, it’s a no bueno kind of feeling. Seeing as healthy men pee between six to eight times each day, it can be a bathroom showdown of how fast a man can urinate before the pain knocks him out. Painful urination, or dysuria, is a condition that affects the bladder and nearby body parts. There are many causes from something simple to the more complex and everything in between. Here are six common non-STI causes of painful urination and how to undo the fire. #1: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) The most common cause of pain during urination, UTIs appear when bacteria invade the urinary tract. This area includes the kidney, bladder, and urethra as they all have a part in the urine making and evacuating process. With a UTI, men usually experience the urge to urinate frequently, cloudy or blood-tinged urine, a fever, stinky pee and pain in the side and/or back. A UTI can usually be cleared up in a few days with antibiotics. In extreme cases, a trip to the ER might be necessary. #2: Allergic Reaction Another common reason for pain during urination is an allergic reaction to either medication or product that touches the skin such as body wash, latex, or laundry detergent. If redness, swelling, rash, or itching happen in addition to painful urination, take an antihistamine. If a man recently started taking a new medication, contact a doctor immediately. #3: Kidney Stones Oh, the painful ballad of woe for the man who has to pass a kidney stone. With a pain so bad it’s been known to make even the strongest man pass out; kidney stones are quite common. Kidney stones are the build-up of calcium or uric acid which form stones in and around the kidneys. When these stones become lodged in the place where the urine meets the bladder, it causes www.man1health.com


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