URINATION, PAIN WITH

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Symptom Definition

Discomfort (pain, burning or stinging) when passing urine.
In children too young to talk, suspect pain if your child begins to cry regularly while passing urine.
Urgency (can't wait) and frequency (passing small amounts) of urination may be associated.

Cause

Main cause in young girls: an irritation and redness of the vulva and opening of the urethra from bubble bath, shampoo or soapy bath water.

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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