Published on: 7/4/2025
Difficulty in starting to pee can be caused by problems with the nerves, muscles, or prostate, such as in cerebral palsy or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Difficulty in starting to pee, also known as initiating a urine stream, can happen for several reasons. One reason is problems with the nerves and muscles that help control peeing. For example, people with cerebral palsy might have trouble because their nerve signals and muscle controls are not working well together.
Another common cause is benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, which is when the prostate gland gets bigger. This can press on the urethra, the tube that carries pee out of the body, making it hard to start peeing.
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Understanding these causes can help in finding the right treatment or management plan. Always talk to a healthcare provider for personal advice.
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