What other symptoms might occur with bladder pain?

Bladder pain may accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition.

Urinary symptoms that may occur with bladder pain

Bladder pain may accompany other symptoms related to the urinary tract including:

  • Blood or pink-colored urine (hematuria)
  • Cloudy urine
  • Difficulty urinating (dysuria) and urinary retention
  • Foul-smelling urine
  • Frequent urination that often produces only a small amount of urine
  • Pain or burning with urination
  • Urgent need to urinate

Other symptoms that may occur along with bladder pain

Bladder pain may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

  • Abdominal pain or cramping
  • Fatigue
  • Fever and chills
  • Lower back, groin, or side pain
  • Malaise or lethargy
  • Night sweats
  • Redness, warmth or swelling

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, bladder pain may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms:

  • High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Inability to urinate
  • Persistent vomiting
  • Severe abdominal pain
INTRODUCTION

What is bladder pain?

Bladder pain can result from inflammation, infection, damage or injury to the bladder. The symptoms may be constant or variable and may improve or worsen with movement. The pain may be described as sharp, dull, stabbing, burning or throbbing and can range in intensity from mild to severe.... Read more about bladder pain introduction

CAUSES

What causes bladder pain?

Bladder pain may be the result of multiple factors, including infection, disease or injury to the bladder. Symptoms may arise if you experience problems with normal bladder function, such as difficulty urinating, increased frequency of urination, or painful urination.... Read more about bladder pain causes

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