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What Is The Cause Of A Slow Urinary Flow?

Hi, my boy friend who is 35 has been having trouble weeing for some time now, the flow is very slow and takes ages then doesn't empty properly, he has seen his gp who says as he goes to the gym and take protein shakes this is the cause. The seems worse in the winter for some reason
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Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your boyfriend has problem of poor urine flow and unable to empty his bladder completely.

This could be due to narrowing of urethral passage .

Please ask him to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Routine urine test and culture .
2) Retrograde Cysto Urethrogram to rule out stricture of urethra.
3) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen.

Further treatment will depend upon results of these tests and final diagnosis.

His symptoms are not due to gym or drinking protein shake.

Dr.Patil.

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What Is The Cause Of A Slow Urinary Flow?

Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your boyfriend has problem of poor urine flow and unable to empty his bladder completely. This could be due to narrowing of urethral passage . Please ask him to consult qualified Urologist for clinical examination and get following tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Routine urine test and culture . 2) Retrograde Cysto Urethrogram to rule out stricture of urethra. 3) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen. Further treatment will depend upon results of these tests and final diagnosis. His symptoms are not due to gym or drinking protein shake. Dr.Patil.