Abdominal pain while peeing is a symptom of numerous health conditions.
stefanamer / Getty Images
Abdominal Quadrants
Healthcare providers divide the abdomen into four quadrants.
This helps localize pain and other symptoms to a specific area of the abdomen.
stefanamer / Getty Images
The four quadrants are:
1.
Urinary Tract Infection
AUTIis a common bacterial infection that happens when bacteria enter the urinary tract.
It typically affects the bladder but can also affect the kidneys.
While common in people of any sex, females are more likely than males to develop a UTI.
This is due to a shorter urethra and the closer proximity of the urethra to the anus and vagina.
Prostatitis
Theprostateis a walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system.
It surrounds the urethra and has sections near the rectum and bladder.
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland.Prostatitismay be chronic or acute.
A bacterial infection causes acute prostatitis, which occurs suddenly and is short term.
Chronic prostatitis symptoms vary from person to person but often include pain that lasts for three or more months.
These symptoms include:
3.
Chlamydia
Chlamydiais a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI).
It often does not cause symptoms, so someone may have it without knowing it.
However, when chlamydia does causesymptomsthe presentation will vary based on a person’s sex.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpesis a common STI that infects 1 in 6 people in the United States.
It is triggered by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
There are two types of HSV.
HSV 1 typically causes oral cold sores, whereas HSV 2 typically causes genital herpes.
However, HSV 1 can cause genital herpes, and HSV 2 can cause cold sores.
Someone can be infected with HSV and not know it.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrheais a common STI due to a bacterial infection.
It can affect the genitals, rectum, orthroat.
Gonorrhea may or may not cause symptoms.
This can cause lower abdominal pain.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stonesare small, solid, rocklike material formed inside of the kidney.
A stone forms when there are high levels of certain minerals in the urine.
These symptoms include:
7.
Urethritis
Urethritisis when the urethra becomes swollen and irritated.
Bacteria or viruses can cause this condition.
The symptoms differ between men and women.
Below are the symptoms specific to each sex.
Urethritis symptoms in women may include:
Urethritis symptoms in menmay include:
8.
It is typically sparked by a bacterial infection, usually an STI.
PID symptoms vary widely.
They may include:
9.
Epididymitis
Theepididymisis a tube that connects the testicle to the vas deferens.
When this tube becomes inflamed it is calledepididymitis.
Epididymitis is most common in men ages 19 to 35.
The STIs chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most common cause of the condition.
The symptoms include:
10.
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is an infection in the kidneys.
A bacterial or viral infection can cause pyelonephritis.
Anenlarged prostateis the primary cause of urinary tract blockage but other conditions can cause it as well.
It tends to occur in men over 60 years of age.
The symptoms of obstructive uropathy include:
12.
Urethral Stricture
Aurethral strictureis a narrowing of the urethra.
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder and out of the body.
A urethralstricturecan be triggered by scar tissue after surgery, swelling, infection, or an injury.
When urine isn’t able to exit the body easily, several symptoms can result.
These symptoms include:
13.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder canceris a pop in of cancer where the cells in the bladder grow uncontrollably.
Most bladder cancers are urothelial carcinoma, also known as transitional cell carcinoma.
Bladder cancer symptoms vary from person to person and depend on the bang out of cancer and its stage.
A few symptoms suggest someone may haveendometrial cancer.
Many times, it due to irritation or inflammation.
Do not attempt to treat abdominal pain at home without the help of a healthcare provider.
Many of these conditions can develop serious complications if left untreated.
Abdominal pain while peeing will be treated based on the underlying cause.
Antivirals may be used in case of HSV infection.
Other causes, like a urethral stricture, may need surgery.
Discuss additional self-care and over-the-counter remedy options with the healthcare provider.
Summary
Abdominal pain while peeing is a symptom of many different health conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Urinary tract infection basics.
Czajkowski K, Bros-Konopielko M, Teliga-Czajkowska J.Urinary tract infection in women.Prz Menopauzalny.
2021;20(1):40-47. doi 10.5114/pm.2021.105382
National Institutes of Health.Prostatitis: inflammation of the prostate.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.Genital herpes.
Office on Women’s Health.Genital herpes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.About gonorrhea.
National Institutes of Health.Kidney stones.
National Health Services.Pelvic inflammatory disease.
National Institutes of Health.Kidney infection (pyelonephritis).
National Cancer Institute.What is bladder cancer?
American Cancer Society.About endometrial cancer.
Mount Sinai.Urination - painful.
