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What Causes Bladder Pain And Frequent Urination?
I get these sharp bladder pains at least every other day. I urinate a lot even after drinking small amounts of liquid. My ankles have sharps pains when I walk (not always constant though) and by the end of the day they are intensely aching (some days worse than others). I ll eat, feel full, but then a little while later I ll feel like I have to eat again. I m not overweight or anything (5 11 160lbs.). Do you know what s wrong?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
You need to rule out any signs of increased prostate size causing an obstruction on the urethra and leading to inadequate bladder emptying and collection of residual urine.
A baseline ultrasound prostate as well as post void urine volume should be calculated.
Urinalysis to rule out any signs of urinary tract infection should also be looked for and if suspected urine culture and antibiotics may be needed.
Meanwhile, sugar levels should also he looked for along with serum and urinary sodium levels to rule out any endocrine causes of such symptoms.
Avoid fluids and liquids at night post-dinner and avoid caffeine and other diuretics beverages.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
You need to rule out any signs of increased prostate size causing an obstruction on the urethra and leading to inadequate bladder emptying and collection of residual urine.
A baseline ultrasound prostate as well as post void urine volume should be calculated.
Urinalysis to rule out any signs of urinary tract infection should also be looked for and if suspected urine culture and antibiotics may be needed.
Meanwhile, sugar levels should also he looked for along with serum and urinary sodium levels to rule out any endocrine causes of such symptoms.
Avoid fluids and liquids at night post-dinner and avoid caffeine and other diuretics beverages.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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