It is very difficult to predict in advance when the human body will be affected by any health problem. Small problems in our body often indicate some internal and serious disease. In everyday life, many times people ignore the burning sensation, slight pain or discomfort while urinating, thinking it as mere urinary tract infection (UTI) or lack of water. But have you ever thought that despite the reports of UTI or infection coming back normal in all the tests, burning sensation and pain during urination persists repeatedly, then what could be the real reason for it? In the language of medical science, this mysterious and disturbing condition is called 'Urethral Syndrome'. It is a medical condition that mainly affects women and makes their daily life uncomfortable. Let us know in detail through this article today what is urethral syndrome, what are the main reasons behind its occurrence and what things we should keep in mind to get relief from it. When a person feels severe burning, prickling, frequent urge to urinate or heaviness in the lower abdomen while urinating, the doctor first gets a urine culture test done. In normal cases, if bacteria or any kind of infection is found in the urine, it is considered as UTI and treated with antibiotics. In contrast, urethral syndrome is a condition in which the patient clearly experiences all the symptoms of infection, but when the lab test reports come, there is no trace of any bacteria or infection. This means that there is swelling, sensitivity or muscle spasm in the urethra, but the cause is not a germ or infection but other physical or mental factors. This is the reason why traditional medicines do not provide immediate relief from this disease. Patients suffering from this syndrome, especially women, have to face many types of persistent discomforts. Its most prominent symptoms include a severe burning sensation at the beginning or end of urination, a feeling that the bladder has not yet been completely emptied, feeling the need to go to the washroom frequently but urinating drop by drop, and mild or severe pain in the pelvic area. Sometimes this pain increases so much that even getting up, sitting and sleeping becomes difficult. Since everything comes out normal in the medical reports, the patients start suffering from mental stress and anxiety internally, which makes the problem more serious. According to medical experts and urologists, the exact causes of urethral syndrome are not yet fully understood, but there are many possible reasons behind it. Excessive tension or spasm of the pelvic floor muscles is considered to be one of the main causes. Additionally, using chemical irritants such as scented soap, bubble baths, harsh detergents, or synthetic underwear can cause irritation and inflammation of the delicate skin of the urethra. Hormonal imbalance, especially lack of estrogen hormone after menopause in women, can also give rise to this syndrome. Excessive mental stress, anxiety and hypersensitivity of nerves also play an important role in triggering this problem. If you are also complaining of burning sensation or pain during urination for a long time and are not getting relief from normal medicines, then you must consult a good urologist or gynecologist. To get relief from this problem, it is very important to make some positive changes in your lifestyle. Drink adequate amount of water so that the body remains hydrated and toxins are flushed out. Avoid overly spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners as these can further irritate the bladder. Use cotton and loose clothing and use only plain water instead of any perfumed or chemical products for cleaning intimate parts. Doing yoga, pranayama and pelvic floor exercises (Kegel Exercises) also help in reducing muscle tension and you can stay safe from this painful syndrome.
