Dysuria primary prevention

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Causes

Differentiating Dysuria from other Diseases

Treatment

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Primary Prevention

Bladder Bacteria

To flush out bacteria from the bladder, you should take the following precautions:

  • Drink several glasses of water each day.
  • Women should wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
  • Women should urinate after sexual intercourse.

Irritation Dysuria

To prevent dysuria caused by irritation:

  • Women
    • should keep the genital area clean and dry
    • change tampons and sanitary napkins frequently
    • avoid using irritating soaps, vaginal sprays and douches.
  • Female children
    • Should limit bubble baths
    • Wash girls thoroughly but gently after playing in sand and be wary of extended play in wet swimsuits, all of which can lead to irritation and redness of the vulva (vulvitis).

STD-Induced Dysuria

To help prevent dysuria caused by sexually transmitted diseases:

  • Avoid sex or have a sexual relationship with one uninfected person
  • If you have more than one sex partner or if you think your partner could be infected, use latex condoms during sexual activity.

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