Question

What factors can raise my chances for urinary tract infection (UTI) and lead to dysuria (painful urination)?

Answer 1

UTI are a top cause of painful urination. It most often happens when bacteria get into your urinary tract through the urethra, the tube that passes pee out through your body. You’re more likely to get UTI if you:

• Are female
• Have diabetes
• Are older
• Have enlarged prostate
• Have kidney stones
• Are pregnancy
• Have urinary catheter