Burning when I pee

Burning with urination is most often a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is usually treatable with a short course of antibiotics. A licensed provider can review your symptoms online and prescribe when appropriate.

Also called: painful urination · stinging when peeing · dysuria

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

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