The term stranguria references a painful and intermittent emission of urine (dropwise), associated with tenesmus (spasmodic and painful contraction of the sphincter). There are several medical conditions which may be associated with the presence of stranguria ranging from: different types of diseases borne by one or more structures of the urinary tract (cystitis, vaginitis, urethritis, prostatitis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones) up to the neoplastic diseases. The stranguria, depending on the base disease, may be accompanied by burning, especially at the time of urination, by pain and / or sense of tension in the bladder, pollakiuria (exaggerated increase of the frequency of micturitions without necessarily increases both the total volume of urine issued) and nocturia (condition characterized by frequent urination at night).
What kind of diseases can be associated with stranguria?
The following diseases may be associated with stranguria:
- Kidney stones
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Cystitis
- Chlamydia
- Renal colic
- Epididymitis
- Gonorrhea
- Prostatic hypertrophy beningna
- Orchitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Prostitis
- Trichomonas
- Urethritis
- Vaginitis
Remember that this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence.
What are the remedies against stranguria?
The targeted therapy is linked substantially to the cause which it is based (cancer, cystitis, prostatitis, etc.). You should never underestimate the onset of the disorder and avoid “do it yourself “remedies, by contacting your doctor.
When is most likely to contact your doctor in case of stranguria?
If you have been already diagnosed or are at risk of a disease associated with this condition (see list of associated pathologies).
