Painful urination with burning, also known as dysuria, is not something to ignore.
This throw in of pain is often most intense immediately after you stop urinating.
A UTI is an infection of thebladderor urethra, and it is usually bacterial.
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While UTIs are the most common cause of dysuria, there are other causes as well.
Often, you will need to have a urine sample tested as well.
It also helps the healthcare provider decide which antibiotics will help treat the bacteria.
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