What does dysuria indicate?

Dysuria specifically refers to painful urination, which means that the sensation of urination is associated with discomfort or pain. This condition can arise from various causes, including urinary tract infections, inflammation, or irritation of the urinary tract. While difficulty in urinating may be a symptom of some underlying issues, it does not encapsulate the primary definition of dysuria, which is characterized by the painful experience during urination.

Frequent urination, or the need to urinate often, relates to another symptom and is not defined by pain or discomfort. Involuntary leakage of urine, also known as urinary incontinence, describes a separate condition where control over urination is lost, and is not included in the definition of dysuria. Therefore, the most accurate understanding of dysuria is its association with pain rather than general difficulty or frequency in urination.