What Causes The Urge To Urinate Frequently And Overflow Incontinence?

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017

Question: I get the urge to urinate and I have a very short time to get to bathroom Also some dribbling problems . Do have a slightly enlarged prostate. Am 68. Not long ago saw a urologist. PSA OK. Bladder flow & Kidney test OK. Is Flowmax right med?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Benign Prostatic hypertrophy, rule out urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
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Urge incontinence and urine dribbling are likely due to the urinary outflow obstruction caused by Prostate enlargement.However, associated urinary tract infection also needs to be ruled out.

Urine analysis and culture are warranted at this point.
If an infection is present, antibiotics like Nitrofurantoin has to be initiated.

Since prostate enlargement has already been diagnosed, Flomax 0.4 mg is a good initial choice in managing urinary symptoms. If you are on antihypertensives or on medications like viagra, then the blood pressure should also be monitored closely while initiating Flomax.

Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for appropriate evaluation.

Hope this answers your questions
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (57 minutes later)

Thank you that answers my concern.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:

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Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee