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What Causes Urinary Hesitancy?
Posted on
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Question : Yes thank you. I am a 72 year old male. Experiencing slight urine problems. Slow elimination or inconsistent flow. Not painful but, a little more intense. I am in fairly good health. 6'2" 210 lbs. Do not smoke, drink or drug use. I am also active daily. Note ... 4 weeks ago I had extensive oral surgery. Bone graphs, both upper and lower jaw in preparation for full mouth, permanent dental implants. I have been on a liquid diet during this time period. It seams to me that this elimination problem started about 3 weeks ago. Also, once in a while, the flow is normal. I do drink a lot of liquid. My urine color is very light in color. Thank you for your help. Al
Brief Answer:
Could be due to Enlarged Prostate .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have urinary problems like slow elimination ,interupted flow etc since very recently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have increased frequency for urination ?
2) Do you have nocturnal frequency ?
3) Do you you have urgency .?
The symptoms that you have are due to Enlarged Prostate that is common at his age .
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic
tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
In the mean while start taking Tomsulosin once daily .This will help to improve your urine flow
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
Could be due to Enlarged Prostate .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have urinary problems like slow elimination ,interupted flow etc since very recently .
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have increased frequency for urination ?
2) Do you have nocturnal frequency ?
3) Do you you have urgency .?
The symptoms that you have are due to Enlarged Prostate that is common at his age .
Please consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic
tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
In the mean while start taking Tomsulosin once daily .This will help to improve your urine flow
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
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