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I Am 74 And I Have Difficulty Urinating I.e.... Slow
Question: I am 74 and I have difficulty urinating i.e.... slow starting, Valves momentarily closing mid occurrence, then restarting again with my bladder subsequently emptying.
On occasion, the signal to micturate happens as many as 6 times a day.
Some pain over my bladder. Color averages XXXXXXX to light XXXXXXX
Regards XXXXXXX
On occasion, the signal to micturate happens as many as 6 times a day.
Some pain over my bladder. Color averages XXXXXXX to light XXXXXXX
Regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. There can be several causes of LUTS
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So your symptoms are clinically known as lower urinary tract symptoms. These can be due to urinary infection, benign enlargement of prostate, malignancy or sometimes stone.
You will require a few investigations
1. Ultrasound KUB and prostate
2. Urine culture
3. Serum prostate levels.
Please revert back once reports are available.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further questions
Hello dear. There can be several causes of LUTS
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So your symptoms are clinically known as lower urinary tract symptoms. These can be due to urinary infection, benign enlargement of prostate, malignancy or sometimes stone.
You will require a few investigations
1. Ultrasound KUB and prostate
2. Urine culture
3. Serum prostate levels.
Please revert back once reports are available.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further questions
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