Dysuria
Dysuria refers to pain on urination, often described as a burning pain. It is one of many urinary symptoms that indicate an underlying problem. Although normally associated with UTI or vaginitis, dysuria can be a symptom of numerous medical conditions.[1]
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Causes of Dysuria
Dysuria is typically associated with inflammation of part of the genitourinary tract. Effectively treating dysuria is dependent on identifying the underlying causes and associated conditions. Some of the factors that can cause dysuria directly include:
Lifestyle
- Food intolerances often trigger or aggravate inflammation causing dysuria.
Environmental
- Infections are a common cause of acute dysuria.
Associated Conditions
Dysuria is a common symptom in the following conditions:[2]
- Urinary tract infection
- Vaginitis
- Cystitis
- Kidney Stones
- Bladder or ureteral stones.
- Reiter's syndrome
- Crohn's disease
- Prostatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Neoplasms
Naturopathic Treatments
The treatment for dysuria primarily involves identifying the underlying condition and then selecting the appropriate naturopathic treatment strategy. A few of the specific treatments for dysuria include:
- Dietary recommendations include:
- Avoiding all food intolerances
- Most common foods associated with dysuria include caffeine, yeast, dairy and wheat.
- Botanical remedies such as Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis), Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi).[1]
- Gemmotherapies such as Equisetum arvense, Zea mays
References
Reviewed by Iva Lloyd, BScH, RPE, ND [1]
