Urine burns but urinalysis is negative

Burning urination with a negative dipstick or culture often means an STI (chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis), urethritis from irritants, interstitial cystitis, or atrophic vaginitis. A provider can order urine STI NAAT online and adjust treatment.

Also called: sterile pyuria · burning pee but no bacteria · dysuria negative culture · urethritis vs uti

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
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What urine burns but urinalysis is negative could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the more common causes of urine burns but urinalysis is negative. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the more common causes of urine burns but urinalysis is negative. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is one of the more common causes of urine burns but urinalysis is negative. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Yeast infection

Yeast infection is one of the more common causes of urine burns but urinalysis is negative. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

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