treatment for urine burning

[lakmalnj]

Hi,

My mother is 70 years old.She is having Liver cancer and cirrhosis. Now liver cancer is in under control. But she is suffering from Painful urination sometime. She got IV cefeotoxin 1g and now taking norfloxacin. But still issue is coming sometime and it is very painful. can you advise me the treatment for this case?

Thanks in advance

Regards,
Lakmal

[David A Burks, MD]

Hi,  The question is what is the cause of the burning.  An infection in the urine is a common cause of burning and is usually treated easily with antibiotics.  An infection specifically in the urethra can cause burning (urethritis) and require a different type of antibiotic.  If it's not an infection or antibiotics are unsucessful it could be a structural problem like a inflammation from a previous catheter in the bladder, a bladder tumor or a urethral diverticulum.  She needs to see a Urologist who can do a urine check, physical exam and maybe a cystoscopy to look into the bladder to sort out the cause of the dysuria.  Getting the correct diagnosis is key to getting appropriate treatment.  Good Luck