Painful urination is the most common symptom of a urinary tract infection. It usually presents as a sore or a burning sensation when you urinate. Because the function of the urinary tract is to remove waste and bacteria from the body, a blockage can cause infection. In response, patients can dread and put off urinating, which may make the infection worse.

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