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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are have been having the symptom of burning sensation during urination since childhood. Now, there can be many causes for this symptom:
1)
Dehydration - due to inadequate water intake or due to excessive heat
2) Urinary or genito-urinary infections. Sometimes, there can be chronic infections like
chronic prostatitis, etc. which can cause long-time symptoms.
3) Other urinary problems like uretric /
kidney stones, etc.
4) Sometimes, some allergic reactions like allergies to soap or lotions can also cause this problem.
The first step which I would like to advise you is to have a proper evaluation in order to find out if there any possible problems like infections, stones, etc. So, I recommend that you have the following investigations:
- Urine routine examination
- Urine Culture & Sensitivity
- KUB X-ray
I would also advise you the following things to prevent or reduce your symptoms:
- Drink at least 3 litres of water a day.
- Don't hold your urine for long - urinate as soon as you get a sensation to urinate and urinate at regular intervals.
- Avoid eating very spicy and very sugary foods. They can irritate the linings of your bladder and cause urinary burning or discomfort.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeinated beverages like tea, coffee. They also tend to stimulate
bladder irritation and also cause dehydration.
- Avoid certain foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits and too much meat.
- Avoid using perfumed soaps or strong cosmetics - better to use a mild or herbal soap.
- If you are sexually acitive, then practice safe and hygenic sexual practices. Urinate after sexual activity to flush out bacteria from the
urethra.
I hope you will benefit from these suggestions. You can get back to me after doing the tests that I have advised.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant
Psychiatrist & Sexologist
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