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Difficulty passing urine
Conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- Chlamydia
- Chlamydia
- Cystitis
- Genital Herpes in Men
- Genital Herpes in Women
- Gonorrhoea in Men
- Gonorrhoea in Women
- Prostate Cancer
- Pyelonephritis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the lining of the bladder.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painless blood in urine
- Pain when passing urine
- Passing more urine than usual
- Urgent desire to pass urine
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Bladder Cancer.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain when passing urine
- Pain in testicle
- Penis discharge
- Difficulty passing urine
- Swollen scrotum or testicle
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chlamydia.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lower abdominal pain
- Pain when passing urine
- Bleeding between periods
- Difficulty passing urine
- Vaginal bleeding after sex
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chlamydia.
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Cystitis
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain when passing urine
- Lower abdominal pain
- Cloudy urine
- Difficulty passing urine
- Urgent desire to pass urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Cystitis.
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Genital Herpes in Men
Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful penile ulcer or blister
- Pain when passing urine
- Difficulty passing urine
- Rash on penis
- High temperature
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Genital Herpes in Men.
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Genital Herpes in Women
Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful vaginal ulcer or blister
- Pain in vagina
- Pain when passing urine
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Difficulty passing urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Genital Herpes in Women.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Gonorrhoea in Men
Gonorrhoea is a [sexually transmitted infection (STI)](yourmd:/condition/sexually-transmitted-infections/introduction) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain when passing urine
- Penis discharge
- Difficulty passing urine
- Tight foreskin on penis
- Itchy penis
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Gonorrhoea in Men.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Gonorrhoea in Women
Gonorrhoea is a [sexually transmitted infection (STI)](yourmd:/condition/sexually-transmitted-infections/introduction) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain when passing urine
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Difficulty passing urine
- Heavy periods
- Pain in the pelvic region
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Gonorrhoea in Women.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with over 40,000 new cases diagnosed every year.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Difficulty passing urine
- Passing urine at night frequently
- Passing more urine than usual
- Urgent desire to pass urine
- Weak flow of urine
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Prostate Cancer.
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Pyelonephritis
A kidney infection is a painful and unpleasant illness that usually happens when bacteria travel up from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Passing more urine than usual
- Unusually tired
- Pain when passing urine
- High temperature
- Lower back pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pyelonephritis.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
