Why does it hurt when I pee?

The main reason why men experience pain in the urinary area is holding urine for a long time, or it may be caused by a urinary tract infection. The pain in the urinary area among female friends is mainly caused by vaginal infection due to wearing pants that are too tight. Therefore, as for the causes of pain in the urinary area, it is recommended that you read the causes introduced in the article, which may be helpful to you.

Female urinary pain refers to the pain that women experience when urinating, which is a symptom caused by infection and other reproductive tract diseases. It is a normal physiological process for humans to excrete excess water. It should not be painful for women to excrete urine through the urethra. So why do women experience urinary pain?

First of all, the female urethra and vagina are adjacent to each other, and bacteria can easily invade the vagina, especially after sexual intercourse. This is why "honeymoon cystitis" occurs.

Secondly, the female vagina is close to the intestines and anus, and many large intestinal bacteria can enter the vagina, causing urinary tract infection and leading to painful urination.

Third, although the surface of the female urinary tract is covered with a layer of mucus like a protective film, under normal circumstances, the vaginal mucosa will breed a kind of lactobacillus, making the vagina acidic and inhibiting bacterial invasion. However, when these natural defense functions are congenitally deficient or acquiredly changed, they can easily cause vaginal or urinary tract infections. These changes include:

1. Tumors or stones block urine excretion.

2. Cystocele changes the structure and function of the urinary tract.

3. The use of contraceptive spermicides and the abuse of antibiotics lead to changes in vaginal flora.

4. Menopausal women lack hormones.

5. Urinary tract instrument surgery or catheterization destroys the urinary tract mucus protective layer.

Fourth, allergies to soap, toilet paper, lubricants, vaginal cleansers, contraceptive sponges or foams can also cause urinary pain.

What diseases can cause urinary pain?

In the human excretory system, the kidneys are where urine is produced, the ureters are located upstream of the urinary tract, and the urethra is downstream of the urinary tract, which can excrete urine from the body. Therefore, in addition to the above factors, various diseases of the female reproductive system may cause urinary pain. Experts point out that endocervicitis, nonspecific vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors, urinary stones, cancer that requires chemotherapy or pelvic radiation therapy can all cause urinary pain.

(1) Urethritis Urethritis directly affects urination. The inflammatory bacteria can spread in the urethra and is one of the main factors causing urinary pain.

(2) Endocervicitis Endocervicitis in women causes congestion and edema of the cervix, easy bleeding when touched, increased yellow mucopurulent secretions, and lower abdominal discomfort. These parts are closely related to the urethra and are all factors that cause urinary pain.

(3) Nonspecific vaginitis The main symptoms of nonspecific vaginitis are massive shedding of the vaginal epithelium, congestion of the vaginal mucosa, obvious tenderness, and in severe cases, general fatigue and lower abdominal discomfort. The amount of vaginal discharge is large and purulent or serous. The outflow of vaginal discharge irritates the urethra and causes severe urinary pain.

(4) The prominent symptoms of candidal vaginitis are increased leucorrhea and severe itching of the vulva and vagina. The vaginal membrane is highly edematous with white flaky films adhering to it and easily peeling off. In addition, the eroded base of the damaged mucosa or the formation of shallow ulcers can irritate the urethra and cause urinary pain.

(5) Uterine fibroids are benign genital tumors that are common in women aged 30 to 50 years old. The symptom is a lump in the lower abdomen. Bacteria on these lumps may invade the urethra through the reproductive tract and cause painful urination.

Prevention and treatment of painful urination

Painful urination is a common symptom among women in summer and can be caused by a variety of diseases. This is because the female urethra is naturally shorter and the urethral opening is near the perineum, so bacteria of various diseases can easily invade the urethra. In addition, the temperature is high in summer, the human body sweats a lot, and the female vulva has particularly abundant sweat glands. If the underwear you wear is not made of the right fabric, it can easily keep the vulva moist for a long time. At this time, bacteria will multiply very quickly and take advantage of the opportunity to enter, causing urethral congestion and edema, and symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain when urinating. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of dysuria should start with the prevention and treatment of various reproductive tract diseases.