How to stop burning when urinating.

Burning sensation while urinating is a common problem a lot of people face from time to time. It can be very painful as well as very discomforting. It is also a symptom of many medical conditions. There are several reasons why one might experience burning sensation during urination. It can be some kind of infection such as a urinary tract infection or it can also be a serious case of a sexually transmitted disease. It could be as small a reason such as dehydration as well. If one is experiencing such a sensation for a few days consistently, it is advised that one should consult a doctor and not just rely on home remedies. However, if the sensation is not very acute, one can try a few home remedies which might provide relief from pain.

There are several home remedies which are known to treat such a condition. The first and foremost thing to do is to drink plenty of water. As mentioned earlier, burning sensation during urination could be a result of dehydration. This would aid in flushing out the system gradually. The more water one drinks, the system gets flushed out faster and better. One should therefore make it a habit to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily. One can try adding a few glasses of barley water as well. Barley water is known to cure a lot of urinary disorders. Be careful when you buy barley water as most shops have lemon barley instead of plain barley water. Lemon contains citric acid which might worsen the condition and hence it must be avoided. The best way to do so is by preparing barley water at home. Boil fistful of barley seeds in 2 liters of water. Let it boil until it becomes a little thicker and milky in color. Let it cool for some time. Once cool, have one cup of this water every hour.

One can also use baking soda. Just add a spoon of baking soda to your drinking water and drink this water. Have this at least thrice a day but not more than that. The soda helps in flushing the system and the urinary tract of the infection. However, if you add too much of soda, it can cause gases and bloating. The water passing from the urinary tract will also reduce the excess salt concentration in the urine. One can also try applying yogurt on the genital area. This will help get rid of surface infections.

answered by G R

If you are troubled with the problem of burning while urinating, chances are that you are suffering from an infection of some sort. This is not a normal occurrence. Sometimes people do experience some element of discomfort when they urinate after a long period of time. But this does not necessarily burn and certainly, it may not be classified as a normal thing. Frequent urination is essential in keeping your kidneys functioning properly as well as maintaining the health of the urinary tract. It would be a good idea to get yourself medically examined in order to determine whether you are actually suffering from an infection of any kind. It is always good to know before you embark upon any procedures to take care of the condition. There are some simple things you can do to resolve the burning issue in any case. The first would be to start drinking large quantities of water. This will help you by automatically flushing out your system gradually. In fact, the more water you drink, the better your system will be flushed out. You can also add a pinch of baking soda to a glass of water about thrice a day and not more. While the soda will help to cleanse out your urinary tract, it may also cause gas and bloating if you add too much. A lot of water passing from your urinary tract will also ensure that the excessive salt concentration in your urine in reduced, which will in turn reduce burning.

The other thing you can do is to apply fresh and unflavored yogurt to your genital area. This will relieve you of any surface infection you may be suffering from. You can also leave this on for some time for best results. The living bacteria in the yogurt will feed off any live bacteria on your skin and will effectively cure you very well. Another excellent treatment for any kind of urinary infection is to drink pots of cranberry juice. Cranberry juice will naturally cleanse your urinary tract and will help you to get rid of the infection quickly. Keep in mind, however, that these remedies will only help if you are suffering from some mild infection. If your infection is strong and of a more serious nature, you will find that you have to follow a proper medical routine to take care of it. Sometimes, antibiotics are also a requirement in resolving a urinary tract infection.

answered by G M