Painful Urination:

Painful urination, also known as dysuria, suggests a urinary tract infection. This is the most common cause in women. An infection in the urethra (urethritis) or prostate problems is more common causes in men. Pain, burning, and discomfort can also be associated with blood in the urine (hematuria). Sometimes this pain can be a sign of bladder cancer.

A number of conditions can cause dysuria:

Medications that irritate the bladder

Sexually transmitted diseases

Kidney or bladder stones

Infection of the kidney, urethra, prostate or vagina

Yeast infection

Personal care products that contain soaps or perfumes

If you experience dysuria or bladder pain, you should consult your doctor.