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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}
$Log{
Types of Urinary Infections*0007101.scf
Predisposing Factors for Urinary Tract Infections*0007102.scf
Diabetes Mellitus*0009802.scf}
Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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.