There are many reasons for abnormal urination in men, most of which are related to urinary system infections or prostate diseases. Prostatic hyperplasia is a typical one, which may lead to symptoms such as difficulty in urination, interruption of urination, and insmooth urination. If similar symptoms occur, it is necessary to promptly visit a formal hospital for examination to clarify the cause and then receive targeted treatment to avoid continuous harm.

1. What Causes Abnormal Urination in Men? Attention Should Be Paid to Prostatic Hyperplasia.

The clinical manifestations of prostatic hyperplasia mainly include abnormal urination. The symptoms can be divided into two categories: obstruction and irritation. Obstructive symptoms include hesitation in urination, intermittent urination, terminal dribbling, thin and weak urine stream, incomplete urination, etc. Irritative symptoms include frequent urination, nocturia, urgency, and dysuria. The symptoms may be aggravated by cold, alcohol consumption, anticholinergic drugs, and psychotropic drugs. Long-term obstruction can lead to symptoms of uremia such as fatigue, lethargy, nausea, and vomiting. If we can discover the "early signals" of prostatic hyperplasia in time and actively prevent and treat it, we can effectively prevent it. So, why should we be cautious about prostatic hyperplasia when there is abnormal urination? Let's first look at the situations of abnormal urination: Increased frequency of urination: Regardless of day or night, the frequency of urination is higher than usual, far exceeding the normal situation of 3-4 times during the day and 1-2 times at night. The interval between urination is short, and there is always a sense of urination. Incomplete urination: When there is a sense of urination, it takes a while to stand in the toilet before urination comes, which is medically known as urinary waiting. In addition, the urine stream becomes thinner, the discharge is weak, and the range is not far. Sometimes, urine even drips down from the urethral orifice in a thread-like manner. Nocturnal incontinence: Urine flows uncontrollably during sleep at night, and in severe cases, this phenomenon may also occur during the daytime. Interruption of urination: After prostatic hyperplasia, crystals in the urine are easy to coalesce and form bladder stones, resulting in sudden interruption of urination. Interruption of urination and the presence of bladder stones in the elderly are strong "signals" of prostatic hyperplasia.

2. What Should Be Done for Prostatic Hyperplasia?

If a patient with prostatic hyperplasia urinates more than twice or has difficulty urinating, it often indicates that the prostatic hyperplasia is already severe and requires treatment. When visiting the hospital, doctors will assess the degree of abnormal urination and the size of the prostate. If the symptoms are not severe and the prostate is mildly enlarged, oral medication can be used to improve urination. However, it must be noted that medication alone is only suitable for patients with mild prostatic hyperplasia to delay disease progression. For moderate to severe prostatic hyperplasia, which may be complicated by bladder stones, urinary retention, and even renal hydronephrosis, surgical treatment is the best choice. Surgical methods for prostatic hyperplasia include open prostate enucleation and minimally invasive transurethral surgery. With the development of surgical techniques, open surgery has gradually decreased and is only considered for patients with a particularly large prostate and concomitant bladder diverticulum.