What Causes Feeling Of Urge To Urinate?

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2014

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Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I'm constantly feeling like I need to urinate but can't go

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scan to evaluate prostate and urination

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
The problem experienced by you might be due to enlargement of the prostate gland. This is seen frequently after the age of 60 years. The prostate gland is an organ located at the base of urinary bladder and when enlarged, it causes obstruction to the passage of urine. As you have written, there is urgency but the urination is incomplete leading to frequent attempts at voiding. At times there can be acute retention of urine for which the person must go to ER.

I suggest you consult an urologist and get ultrasound scan done to evaluate the prostate size or any other causes of urgency and urinary obstruction.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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