Urology

A not-straight urine stream can be influenced by your posture while urinating, such as standing or sitting.

Frequent urination at night in males, known as nocturia, can be a sign of sleep apnea or an enlarged prostate. It is important to understand the underlying cause to manage the condition effectively.

Doctors use several tests to check if the bladder is not emptying completely, like measuring how much urine is left in the bladder after peeing and using special scans or tests to see how the bladder works.

Feeling like your bladder isn’t empty after peeing can be due to various reasons, including bladder problems or other health issues.

Exercises for the pelvic floor and changing body positions can help manage pee leaking after urination.

Leaking after urination can be caused by urine leaks from the urinary system or by certain medications that affect bladder function.

Difficulty starting a urine stream can be caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other voiding dysfunctions.

A delay in starting a urine stream can be caused by certain medications or medical conditions that affect the urinary system.

Feeling like you haven't finished urinating can happen if there are issues with the bladder or prostate, like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is common in older men.

A urine stream that starts and stops can be caused by certain medications, like tramadol, or infections, such as herpes, which affect bladder function.

A weak urine stream can sometimes be improved with medications like tadalafil, which may help increase urine flow. Other causes, such as bladder or prostate issues, might require different treatments.

A 30-year-old male experiencing a weak urine stream should consider seeing a doctor to check for possible causes such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other conditions.

Difficulty starting urination can be managed by addressing underlying conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and avoiding medications that may cause urinary retention.

Leaking urine after peeing can be treated with pelvic floor exercises or surgery, depending on the cause.

Men might leak urine after peeing due to a condition called post-micturition dribble, which can happen for various reasons, including previous surgeries or other medical conditions.

The most common medications to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) work in two major ways: relax the smooth muscles so urine flows out more freely and shrink the size of the prostate that is blocking urine flow. Alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers (alpha-blockers) and PDE5 inhibitors are the most common and help relax smooth muscle. 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors work by shrinking the size of the prostate.

For overactive bladder, it's helpful to avoid foods and drinks that can irritate the bladder, such as high-salt foods, caffeinated beverages, and acidic or spicy items.

Yes, several home remedies, including pelvic floor exercises, bladder training, and certain dietary changes, can help manage overactive bladder symptoms.

There are methods to collect samples at home that can help check for prostate cancer, but they usually need to be sent to a lab for analysis.

Men should start discussing prostate cancer screening with their doctor around age 50, but those at higher risk may need to start earlier.