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Can Alcohol Cause Burning Sensation During Urination?

I went out drinking last night, dont know how much i drank, but i was very drunk, im 17. i threw up many times this mornin bringing up my stomach acid, but i pee'd 3 times last night
and cant remember having a burning. but today i went for my pee and it burned... can u explain why ?

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014

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General Surgeon, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The most possible issue behind urine burning is alteration in urine pH via dehydration and diuresis from alcohol.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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Can Alcohol Cause Burning Sensation During Urination?

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