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What Causes Weak Urine Flow With Frequent Urination?

I used to have a strong urine flow. Now it is very weak. I am going to the bathroom at least once per hour, especially at night. I leak and wet the bed. I may need that surgery that opens me up. I had my bladder checked awhile back. It is very small for someone like me - age 66 - male.
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Your problem is due to enlargement of prostate gland which is common in men after the age of 50. But cure is possible by removing the prostate gland by surgery. Surgery for prostate removal is done when symptoms become intolerable or are not responding to medicines. Besides medicines and surgery, there are some life-style changes which might relieve your symptoms to some extent.
Advice
1.     Consult a general surgeon for per rectal examination of prostate
2.     Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or cola as these substances irritate urinary bladder and symptoms worse
3.     Consume less water in the evening but drink at least 3 liters of water in the day time
4.     Empty your bladder while going out of home/office
5.     Eating more fruit and fiber to avoid constipation which can put pressure on the bladder worsening symptoms
6.     Double void to completely empty your bladder – this This involves waiting a few moments after you have finished passing urine before trying to go again
7.     Investigations
a.     Serum prostate specific antigen
b.     Per rectal ultrasound
c.     R/E of urine
d.     C/S of urine
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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What Causes Weak Urine Flow With Frequent Urination?

Your problem is due to enlargement of prostate gland which is common in men after the age of 50. But cure is possible by removing the prostate gland by surgery. Surgery for prostate removal is done when symptoms become intolerable or are not responding to medicines. Besides medicines and surgery, there are some life-style changes which might relieve your symptoms to some extent. Advice 1. Consult a general surgeon for per rectal examination of prostate 2. Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or cola as these substances irritate urinary bladder and symptoms worse 3. Consume less water in the evening but drink at least 3 liters of water in the day time 4. Empty your bladder while going out of home/office 5. Eating more fruit and fiber to avoid constipation which can put pressure on the bladder worsening symptoms 6. Double void to completely empty your bladder – this This involves waiting a few moments after you have finished passing urine before trying to go again 7. Investigations a. Serum prostate specific antigen b. Per rectal ultrasound c. R/E of urine d. C/S of urine I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks