Stranguria – Painful Urinary Discharge

Slow, dropwise, painful discharge of urine caused by spasm of urethra and bladder is called:

Correct Answer: Stranguria

Stranguria refers to slow, dropwise, painful discharge of urine caused by spasm of the urethra and bladder. It is a sign of severe lower urinary tract irritation or obstruction.

Important Urinary Terminology

• Stranguria: Slow, dropwise, painful urine discharge due to urethral/bladder spasm
• Dysuria: Difficult or painful urination (broader term)
• Anuria: Complete absence/cessation of urine output
• Oliguria: Decreased urine output (below normal volume)
• Polyuria: Increased/excessive urine output (e.g., in Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus)
• Micturition (Urination): Normal process of emptying the urinary bladder

Clinical Note

Stranguria is commonly seen in urolithiasis (bladder/urethral stones), cystitis, and urethritis in cattle, sheep, and goats. The spasm prevents smooth flow, leading to drop-by-drop painful passage.