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- $Unique_ID{BRK01629}
- $Pretitle{}
- $Title{Confusion Between Diabetes and Painful Urination}
- $Subject{urination pain diabetes Genitourinary System sugar dysuria mellitus
- bladder urethra urinary infection infections inflammation inflammations
- urinations urinate urinates urinating diabetic diabetics sugars}
- $Volume{J-16}
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- Types of Urinary Infections*0007101.scf
- Predisposing Factors for Urinary Tract Infections*0007102.scf
- Diabetes Mellitus*0009802.scf}
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- Confusion Between Diabetes and Painful Urination
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- QUESTION: In reading a home medical book I learned that my problem (pain when
- urinating) was caused by diabetes. However, when I bought the strips to test
- for sugar, they never turned positive. Does this mean the strips are bad, or
- that I don't have diabetes? I still have the pain.
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- ANSWER: Pain or burning on urination (dysuria) is not a specific sign of
- diabetes mellitus, but rather a clue that there is irritation or inflammation
- of the bladder or of the tube that drains the bladder (the urethra). The most
- common cause of this irritation is an infection. Infections of this type are
- most commonly seen in women because of the closeness between the rectum and
- the opening for the urethra, and the short length of this passage (only about
- 1 millimeter). This makes it much easier for bacteria to cross over into the
- urinary passages and cause the infection. Depending on the type of bacteria,
- suitable antibiotics can be chosen that can readily correct the problem. Your
- confusion between diabetes and painful urination is a common one based upon
- the fact that urinary infections are more common in people with diabetes. The
- sugar in the urine makes a better growing environment for the bacteria. You
- would be well advised to check with your physician to determine the exact
- cause of your pain. Only an exact diagnosis can be used to choose the proper
- method to treat your problem, which may have a cause other than infection.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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