Difficulty Urinating in Men

Causes of Difficult Urination in Men

When urinary symptoms arise, many men believe that difficulty urinating is just another symptom of aging. Yet, there is often an underlying cause for the difficulty in urination that should be evaluated by a doctor.

Listen to Your Body

Urinary symptoms and difficulties can signal medical conditions including:

• Enlarged prostate/BPH
• Prostate Cancer
• Nocturia
• Urethral Strictures
• Urinary incontinence

Ask Yourself These 3 Questions:

1. Have you experienced a weak or slow urine stream?
2. Have you experienced an increase in the need to urinate during the night that is interfering with your sleep?
3. Have you been experiencing pain during urination or pain in your abdomen or back?