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What Is Constant Urge To Urinate Indicative Of?

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Posted on Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Question: I am a 78 year old male with frequent urinary problem. This seems to get better for days or weeks and then returns. I drink some coffee but no alcohol.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due Enlarged Prostate .Needs to get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Increased frequency for urination at the age of 78 years is mostly due to Enlarged Prostate and needs to get investigated .

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.

In the mean while start taking antibiotic like Cefotaxime and NItrofurantoin twice daily along with Tomsulosin once daily.

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

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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What Is Constant Urge To Urinate Indicative Of?

Brief Answer: Could be due Enlarged Prostate .Needs to get investigated Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Increased frequency for urination at the age of 78 years is mostly due to Enlarged Prostate and needs to get investigated . Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Serum PSA. In the mean while start taking antibiotic like Cefotaxime and NItrofurantoin twice daily along with Tomsulosin once daily. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.