THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URINARY BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term means difficult or painful urination?
A
dysuria
B
diaphoresis
C
micturation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term dysuria is used to describe painful urination, which often signifies an infection of the lower urinary tract . The discomfort is usually described by the patient as burning, stinging, or itching.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dys-means bad or painful.-uria means possessing urine. Dysuria is painful urination.

Detailed explanation-3: -Painful urination (dysuria) can happen for various reasons. Infections, kidney stones, cysts, and other conditions that affect the bladder or nearby parts of the body can make it hurt when someone pees. Multiple potential causes for this symptom exist, and many of them are treatable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common cause of acute dysuria is infection, especially cystitis. Other infectious causes include urethritis, sexually transmitted infections, and vaginitis. Noninfectious inflammatory causes include a foreign body in the urinary tract and dermatologic conditions.

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