URINATION PAIN, MALE Symptom Definition Discomfort (pain, burning or stinging) when passing urine May include urgency (can't wait) and frequency (passing small amounts) of urination. General Information Urinary Tract Infection: Urinary tract infections are the most common cause of painful urination. Sexually Transmitted Disease: Sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. gonorrhea, chlamydia) can also cause painful urination. Most men with this type of infection will describe a clear-white to light yellow discharge from the penis. See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If Questions about STD – PREVENTION WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR URINARY PAIN, Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If Very weak (can't stand) Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If You feel weak or very sick Can't pass urine or only can pass few drops Blood in urine Severe pain Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher Shaking chills Side (flank) or back pain is present Abdominal pain is present Pain or swelling in scrotum Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) Are a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney) Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If: Blood in urine Pus (white, yellow) from end of penis All other men with painful urination Back to Top HOME CARE ADVICE FOR PAINFUL URINATION (pending talking with your doctor) Fluids: Drink extra fluids. Drink 8-10 glasses of liquids a day. (Reason: to produce a dilute, non-irritating urine) Cranberry Juice: Drinking cranberry juice may help in fighting urinary tract infections. Call Your Doctor If: You become worse or develop any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms. Back to Top Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Adult HouseCalls Online. Copyright © 2000-2005 David Thompson, M.D. FACEP Reviewed 10/1/2005 Revised 10/17/2005 View Index of Topics