"Why Am I Still Experiencing the Urge to Urinate Shortly After Going to the Bathroom?"
Some people experience the sensation of needing to urinate shortly after urinating, a relatively common occurrence. This symptom might stem from urinary tract infection (UTI), characterized by frequent, urgent, and incomplete urination. UTIs arise from pathogen invasion and infection, causing inflammatory edema in the urethral mucosa that irritates the urethra, resulting in incomplete urination. Accompanying symptoms may include discomfort, stabbing pain, and increased urination frequency. Other reasons for this sensation may also exist.
I. Causes of the Urge to Urinate Immediately After
The feeling of incomplete urination is a common manifestation of UTI. It arises from the urethral irritation caused by inflammatory edema in the urethral mucosa following pathogen invasion and infection. This leads to incomplete voiding, often accompanied by discomfort, stabbing pain, and increased urination. Chronic prostate inflammation in males can also alter urinary sensation and frequency. A urine test can diagnose UTI, and prostate fluid examination may be needed in some cases. Once confirmed, quinolone antibiotics can be prescribed for anti-inflammatory treatment, often resulting in good recovery. Antibiotic use typically spans 1-2 weeks, and appropriately increasing water intake can alleviate incomplete urination symptoms.
II. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
UTI, also known as urinary tract infection, is an infectious disease caused by pathogen proliferation in the urinary tract. Pathogens include bacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia, viruses, etc. The term 'UTI' commonly refers to bacterial urinary tract infections.
III. Susceptible Populations for UTI
Infants and the elderly are vulnerable due to low immunity. Male infants have a higher incidence of congenital urinary tract abnormalities, thus a higher risk of UTI. Adult women experience UTI significantly more than men, at a ratio of approximately 8:1. Statistics show that 60% of women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime, and over 25% of UTI patients will experience a recurrence within six months post-treatment.