Dysuria

Differential Diagnosis

Dysuria

• Genitourinary infection
  • Acute cystitis ("UTI")
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Urethritis
  • Chronic cystitis
  • Infected nephrolithiasis
  • Prostatitis
  • Epididymitis
  • Renal abscess/perinephric abscess
  • Emphysematous pyelonephritis
• Nephrolithiasis
• Urethral issue
  • Urethritis
  • Urolithiasis
  • Urethral foreign body
  • Urethral diverticulum
  • Allergic reaction (contact dermatitis)
  • Chemical irritation
  • Urethral stricture or obstruction
  • Trauma to vagina, urethra, or bladder
• Gynecologic
  • Vaginitis/cervicitis
  • PID
  • Genital herpes
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Fistula
  • Cystocele
• Other
  • Diverticulitis
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Behavioral symptom without detectable pathology

Source

Tintinalli