Frequent urination in men is considered quite common in the elderly. However, all should not be attributed only to age. Experts call quite a few reasons that provoke frequent urination. In men, as well as in women, they may indicate the presence of infection.
The condition is characterized by an almost constant urge to empty. These sensations are significantly different from the usual desire, in which the bladder is actually full. Constantly arising urges are usually associated with internal discomfort. Not considered normal and nightly urges.
Frequent urination in men, characterized as acute and intolerable, is the very first symptom of an infection. As a rule, it contributes to the inflammatory process. In this case, the bladder loses its ability to normally hold back urine. At the same time, even its insignificant content can cause discomfort.
Frequent urination in men can also accompany diseases such as:
- diabetes;
- a tumor;
- dysfunction of the bladder.
The condition may be the result of taking diuretics, radiation therapy.
Persistent inflammation of the bladder (interstitial cystitis) also provokes frequent urination in men.
The causes that cause this condition can be identified regardless of age.
However, there is one disease, which in the absence of timely diagnosis causes serious consequences. We are talking about an unrecognized enlarged prostate at a certain stage. In fact, iron surrounds the urethra. With its increase, compression of the urethra occurs.
At the initial stage of the development of the disease, the bladder pushes urine with a certain effort. The process is accompanied by a thickening of the muscle wall of the organ. As a result, its sensitivity increases.
It should be noted that, as a rule, there is an enlargement of the prostate gland and the frequent urination in men without pain and other special symptoms. There are, however, several notable symptoms. The disease is indicated by a weak pressure or an intermittent stream, a difficult start of emptying. In addition, after urination, the fluid continues to flow in drops. As a rule, in this state, men do not feel relief. There are frequent signs of incontinence, strong urge, including at night. If symptoms are found, consult a specialist immediately. It should be noted that an enlarged prostate is a very progressive disease, and in the absence of timely help can provoke the development of serious complications.
A frequent desire to empty the bladder also accompanies urethritis. This inflammatory process is characterized by a very acute course, pain, soreness, as well as fever.
Increased urges may also accompany the development of a benign or malignant tumor. With cancer and adenoma of the prostate gland, a rather thin and sluggish stream is formed. It is not able to describe a conventional arc, it is directed downward, and the duration of the act of emptying is significantly increased.
As preventive measures, experts recommend limiting fluid intake, training the bladder, eliminating infections in time, and eliminating the intake of diuretics after lunch.
It should be noted that men after forty should avoid hypothermia, stress, spicy foods and alcohol.
To accurately identify the causes of the development of the condition, you need to contact a urologist.