Dysuria refers to pain, discomfort, or burning sensation when urinating. This symptom is more common in women than in men. However, it is commoner in older men than the young ones.
Some of the common causes of painful urination are:
• Urinary tract infections (UTI) caused due to several factors such as diabetes, advanced age, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, pregnancy and having a urinary catheter in place.
• Vaginal infection
• Sexually transmitted infections such as Genital herpes, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea