Discover the causes of a burning sensation after urinating without infection.
Learn about non-infectious urinary symptoms and relief tips.
Maybe youveheld your peea little too long at work (PSA to give yourself regular bathroom breaks!
When you finally do pee, the relief is real.
But if the burning sensationcomes back again, what else could it be?
Do you have a UTI after all?
a urogynecologist withUTHealth Houston
UTIs can often be detected with at-home test kits and a urine culture at your doctors office.
But if youve ruled out an infection, its not a dead end.
There are several other health conditions that could be the culprit.
Here are the top causes.
This pain can feel like burning, stabbing, or an aching, heavy feeling in your pelvic floor.
Interstitial cystitis can be accompanied by wider spread pain throughout the body, adds Dr. Kreder.
Your doctor may also refer you to apelvic floor therapistto help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
But thats not the only potential reason.
They can help you figure out the cause, and decide on the proper treatment plan.
a urogynecologist withUTHealth Houston
Typically, a burning sensation happens right before you pass a kidney or bladder stone, says Dr. Kreder.
Youre in menopause
Menopause is often a time where noninfectious urinary symptoms tend to pop up.
During this life transition, your estrogen levels drop.
This decrease can cause inflammation or irritation of the urethra, says Dr. Pancholy.
Researchers have named this condition genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), per April 2020 research inCureus1.
While symptoms can vary, many people feel a burning sensation during or after peeing andvaginal dryness.
A lot of times, this can be treated with topical estrogen, says Dr. Kreder.
Other options include nonhormonal lubricants, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), or other hormone therapies.
If both dont offer relief, you may need a surgery to reconstruct your urethra.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Its urethritis
Urethritisor an inflammation of the urethrausually occurs due to an infection, according to theCleveland Clinic.
If you have a penis, another symptom is penile discharge.
Antibiotics are the most common form of treatment for urethritis, per the Cleveland Clinic.
In some cases, lifestyle adjustments may be helpful too.
This infection is often the result of an untreated STIusually chlamydia or gonorrhea, per theCDC.
Treating PID often comes down to treating the underlying STI or infection.
After getting tested, your doctor can figure out the right treatment plan for you.
In late stages, it can also cause pain in your pelvis or other bones or joints.
Treatment typically involves rounds of radiation or chemotherapy and sometimes surgery to remove the bladder.
Theres not one medication that treats every case, says Dr. Kreder.
FAQ
How long does it take for burning pee to go away?
The exact length depends on the cause.
Other times, it may last longer and require medical attention.
What medication stops burning pee?
For example,AZO(an OTC analgesic), can help relieve urinary pain and burning.
NSAIDs (like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen) can also help temporarily relieve pain.
But if the burning is from an infection, a prescription antibiotic is the only effective treatment.
What foods are for optimal bladder health?
A little-knownbladder factis that certain foods can actually help (or irritate) it.
reviewed byJennifer Logan, MD, MPH
Angelou, Kyveli et al.
The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: An Overview of the Recent Data.Cureusvol.
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