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Could Difficulty In Passing Urine Indicate Prostate Problem?
Hi. my boyfriend is 61. last night he was constipated so he took a bottle of the medicine you use before a colonoscopy. today he has had trouble peeing. could this be prostrate or something else? its impossible to vet him to a doctor but I want him to be ok.
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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1. Men will experience prostate enlargement as they get older, and it will cause urination problem, sooner or later.
2. Get him checked by general physician or surgeon for digital examination and examination of prostate.
3. Prescription drugs like alpha-blockers,5 alpha reductase inhibitors are used to ease the symptoms, and also some preventive aspect should be followed:
. limit intake of coffee, caffeinated soft drinks and alcohol.
. Learn pelvic floor and bladder retraining exercises as they may help to ease some urinary symptoms.
1. Men will experience prostate enlargement as they get older, and it will cause urination problem, sooner or later.
2. Get him checked by general physician or surgeon for digital examination and examination of prostate.
3. Prescription drugs like alpha-blockers,5 alpha reductase inhibitors are used to ease the symptoms, and also some preventive aspect should be followed:
. limit intake of coffee, caffeinated soft drinks and alcohol.
. Learn pelvic floor and bladder retraining exercises as they may help to ease some urinary symptoms.
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