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What Causes Burning Sensation During Urination?
Question: My 72 year old mother is constantly complaining of a burning sensation while urinating. Thus far she has tested negative for any infection . UTIs etc. She is currently taking the following meds. nizatidine,pantoprazole,synthroid, and Atenolol. Is it possible this might be the result of a side effect from one of these meds or interaction from them.
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be related to the medication
Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
The medication you listed aren't usually associated with burning urination. A UTI is the most likely cause. A urinalysis and culture sensitivity testing should be repeated. If no evidence of an infection is found then an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis or x ray KUB can be done to look for a small stone or concretions in the bladder or ureter that may be causing these symptoms. Urine alkalinization with cranberry juice or potassium citrate can be attempted if concretions or a small stone is found and the urine is acidic w.r.t its ph. Empirically a single dose of monurol ( Fosfomycin) can be given to treat cystitis if the burning persists and no other cause is identifiable.
Wishing you best of health
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Unlikely to be related to the medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
The medication you listed aren't usually associated with burning urination. A UTI is the most likely cause. A urinalysis and culture sensitivity testing should be repeated. If no evidence of an infection is found then an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis or x ray KUB can be done to look for a small stone or concretions in the bladder or ureter that may be causing these symptoms. Urine alkalinization with cranberry juice or potassium citrate can be attempted if concretions or a small stone is found and the urine is acidic w.r.t its ph. Empirically a single dose of monurol ( Fosfomycin) can be given to treat cystitis if the burning persists and no other cause is identifiable.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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