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Strangury is a medical term that refers to the painful, frequent urination of small volumes that are expelled slowly only by straining and despite a severe sense of urgency, usually with the feeling of incomplete voiding. It is a symptom of various medical conditions, including urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and prostate enlargement.

Causes

Strangury can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Urinary tract infection (UTI): This is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. UTIs are the most common cause of strangury.
• Bladder stones: These are hard masses of minerals in your bladder. Bladder stones can cause strangury by blocking the flow of urine.
• Prostate enlargement: This is a condition that can cause strangury by pressing on the urethra and blocking the flow of urine.

Symptoms

The main symptom of strangury is a painful, urgent need to urinate, often with the feeling of incomplete voiding. Other symptoms can include:

• Frequent urination
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Blood in the urine
• Fever and chills, if the cause is an infection

Diagnosis

Strangury is diagnosed based on the patient's symptoms and a physical examination. The doctor may also order tests, such as a urine test or an ultrasound, to determine the cause of the strangury.

Treatment

Treatment for strangury depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a UTI, antibiotics will be prescribed. If the cause is bladder stones, treatment may involve procedures to remove the stones. If the cause is prostate enlargement, treatment may involve medication or surgery.

See also

• Urinary tract infection
• Bladder stones
• Prostate enlargement

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