What does it mean when a man has trouble urinating?
When a man has trouble urinating, it usually indicates a problem with the prostate – usually an enlarged prostate due to BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). A urologist would be able to diagnose the condition using a digital rectal examination (DRE) and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
What could cause a man to not be able to pee?
Infections and swelling In men, an infection of the prostate can cause it to swell. This causes it to press on the urethra to block the flow of urine. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause swelling of the urethra or weakness of the bladder, both of which can cause urinary retention.
What should a man do if he can’t urinate?
If you can’t pass urine, emergency treatment includes insertion of a tube (catheter) through the tip of your penis and into your bladder. This tube helps urine drain from your bladder.
When do men start having trouble peeing?
It’s surprisingly common for men to have trouble peeing, especially as they age into their 50s and beyond. “It’s not something men talk about, but it is something many men will deal with as they get older,” says urologist and men’s health specialist Petar Bajic, MD. But you don’t have to grit your teeth and hold it.
What to do when you have to pee but can t?
If you are having problems passing urine, there are a number of things you can do that may help manage the condition:
- Try urinating in a bath of warm water.
- Turn on the taps of the sink or basin and let the water trickle. Sometimes the sound of running water helps to start urination.
Should I go to the ER if I can’t pee?
Acute urinary retention needs urgent medical attention and your bladder may need to be emptied using a urinary catheter, which is a long soft tube. See your doctor right away or go to the emergency department if you cannot urinate at all or you are in pain in your lower tummy or urinary tract area.
Why do I have to push to pee male?
In men, the need to push urine may be a sign of bladder outlet obstruction, which is commonly due to BPH. “This benign condition causes swelling in the prostate and problems starting the urine stream—or a weak flow,” says Dr.