Having difficulty urinating, going frequently, or not urinating at all is a problem that bothers many people. The main reasons for this are:
Enlarged Prostate: The most common cause of urinary incontinence in older men is ‘benign prostatic hyperplasia’ (BPH), or swelling of the prostate gland. This puts pressure on the urethra and obstructs the flow of urine.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Bacterial infection of the urethra can cause severe pain and straining when urinating. This can cause a frequent urge to urinate, but only a small amount comes out.
Kidney/Bladder Stones: Stones that form in the kidney or bladder can block the path of urine. This causes severe pain and urinary obstruction.
Neurogenic Bladder: When the nerves that control the muscles in the bladder are damaged (for example, due to diabetes, stroke, or spinal cord injury), urinary control can be lost or obstructed.
Urethral Stricture: A narrowing of the urethra (Stricture) due to injury or infection in the urethra causes a decrease in urine flow.
Symptoms to watch out for:
