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There are many causes of pain on urination. The most common is urinary tract infection.

INFECTIOUS CAUSES;

Urinary tract infection, Hemorrhagic Cystitis, Urethritis, Herpes Simplex, Varicella, Renal Tuberculosis, Prostatitis, Vaginitis

IRRITATION

Trauma, Primary Irritant Dermatitis, Meatal ulceration, Bubble bath, Shampoo, Diarrhea, Urinary Calculi, Pinworms, Meatal Stenosis, Urethral stricture

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSES

Bladder outlet obstruction, Bladder diverticulum, Appendicitis, Drugs, Reiter Disease, Urethral prolapse, Acute Nephritis

Reference: Signs & Symptoms in Pediatrics, By Walter Tunnessen, Jr., 2nd Edition, page 415

[Comment: One condition that is a frequent cause of pain on urination is Hypercalciuria, an increased amount of calcium in the urine. The diagnosis is done by measuring the calcium and creatinine in the urine.]

Leo Leonidas, MD, FAAP

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