Pain or Burning While Urinating

A burning sensation while urinating is a symptom most exhibited by women. More often than not, it is an indication of an infection in the urinary tract. While men are less prone to urinary tract infection, it can be a serious affliction for them once it occurs. When one urinates, the infection is carried through the body which causes the pain or an extreme burning sensation. The pain can be experienced in any part of the urinary system, including kidney, bladders or the urethra. The infection is originally caused by bacteria that breed at the aperture of the urethra and start to proliferate. On the other hand, the pain or burning sensation while urinating can also be caused due to other factors such a sexually transmitted diseases. The location of the pain will play a huge hand in understanding the root cause of the symptom. Watch for any traces of blood in your urine. Treating will be entirely subjective to this root cause and hence if you experience a burning sensation while urinating and if it lasts for more than a day, it is imperative to consult a doctor so as to better treat it.

If serious complications have been ruled out and the burning sensation is identified to be an infection of the urinary tract there are a number of things you could do to cure it. However, it needs to be borne in mind that healing a urinary tract infection is a lengthy process and one needs to stick to the regimen patiently for it to start showing any improvements. The first thing to do is to drink a lot of water. Drink at least 15 to 20 glasses of water throughout the day. This flushes out the bacteria causing the infection from your system over time. Fruit juices too serve the same purpose, however, stay away from carbonated drinks. The infection can be contagious so avoid sexual intercourse during the phase. Drinking a mixture of half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water everyday will greatly help heal the burning sensation. Cranberry juice is another great remedy since it prevents the bacteria from sticking on to the cells that line the urinary tract. Your diet plays an important role too. Increase the intake of vitamin C through milk and fresh fruits and vegetables. Strictly avoid processed foods such as cheese and chocolate. Extremely spicy food, caffeine and alcohol too should be strictly stayed away from.