In medicine, specifically urology, dysuria refers to painful urination. This is typically described to be a burning or stinging sensation. It is most often a result of a urinary tract infection. It may also be due to an STD, bladder stones, bladder tumours, and virtually any condition of the prostate. It can also occur as a side effect of anticholinergic medication used for Parkinson's disease.
It is one of a constellation of irritative bladder symptoms, which includes urinary frequency and haematuria.
Treatment
Phenazopyridine (oral) is an effective treatment for pain relief.
Notable cases
Napoleon, Emperor of the French, is said to have suffered from the condition from time to time, particularly in the French invasion of Russia, when he was sometimes unable to inspect the battle field because of this condition.
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