As we discussed previously on the Tip off segment, Dysuria is the term used to identify pain when urinating which is more common in women, men and women of any age can experience painful urination. It is most often caused by some sort of an infection like a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it can also be the sign of a more serious underlying health condition like diabetes or even cancer.
Diagnosing dysuria requires a physical examination, which, for women, may include a pelvic examination. A blood test and a urine test will likely be ordered to determine the cause but here are four natural treatments for painful urination.
1. Drink More Water: While it may cause an increase in urination frequency, drinking more water than you typically do may help flush out the toxins and reduce painful urination, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The key to remedy painful urination is to stay hydrated by drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water every day.
2. Probiotics and Antibiotics: According to an article by Dr.Axe, Reviewed By Kathleen McCoy, BS September 15, 2018, Adding friendly bacteria to your system with probiotics can help fight the unfriendly bacteria and fungi that can cause dysuria. As a bonus, if you’ve been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, STD or yeast infection and you’ve been prescribed antibiotics, probiotics can help counteract the negative side effects of these drugs. If you rather not use probiotics, antibiotics is also best for treating painful urination.
3. Avoid harsh products: According to an article from Medical News Today, Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA on January 31, 2020, avoid the use of harsh soaps or other chemical products near the genitals that could potentially lead to irritation. A person’s symptoms will often resolve quickly when chemical irritation is the underlying cause.
4. Vitamin C: According to the Cleveland Clinic, vitamin C is “one of the biggest immune system boosters of all.” When fighting an infection, it is imperative that you consume vitamin C-rich foods each day and add a high-quality food-based supplement to your routine as the body doesn’t produce it or store it.
If you don’t like citrus fruits, no worry! There are plenty of other fresh fruits and vegetables to add to your diet that are rich with vitamin C. Adding strawberries, kiwi, papaya, guava, pineapple and mango to your smoothies will give you a healthy boost, as will adding broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts to your meals.
Note: If Pain while urinating persists, please see your doctor for a proper check up and treatment
