Men: 7 Urinary Changes That May Mean Your Prostate Needs Attention

The prostate is a small gland found below a man’s bladder and around the upper part of the tube that carries urine out of the body. Although it is normally about the size of a walnut in younger men, it can become larger with age.

1. Frequent urination. A man may begin visiting the toilet more often than usual, especially during the night.

2. Difficulty starting urination. He may feel ready to urinate but struggle to get the flow started.

3. Weak urine flow. Urine may come out slowly or with less force than before.

4. Feeling that the bladder is not empty. Even after urinating, a man may feel that some urine remains inside his bladder.

5. Interrupted urine flow. The stream may stop and start several times before urination is complete.

6. Urgent need to urinate. A sudden, strong urge to visit the toilet may occur, sometimes making it difficult to hold urine.

7. Blood in the urine. Blood in urine should always be medically assessed. It can have several causes, including infection, stones and, less commonly, cancer.

Final thoughts: An enlarged prostate is common and does not automatically mean cancer. Prostate cancer can also develop without obvious early symptoms. Men experiencing persistent urinary changes should see a healthcare professional for assessment. If someone cannot pass urine at all, they need urgent medical attention.

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