One morning when Jon is urinating, he experiences an incredible stabbing pain in his groin. What is most likely causing this pain?
A) a bladder infection
B) kidney failure
C) inflammation of the urethra
D) bladder cancer
E) a kidney stone, perhaps stuck in the urethra

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The sudden onset of stabbing pain during urination in a male is a classic symptom of a kidney stone, especially if the stone is blocking the urethra. Bladder infections may cause discomfort during urination, but typically not sharp pain. Kidney failure and bladder cancer would present with a broader range of symptoms and not sudden, sharp pain during urination. Inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) may cause discomfort or pain during urination, but typically not to the extent of stabbing pain.

One Morning When Jon Is Urinating, He Experiences an Incredible