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Why is my urine stream Weak?
Issues with weak urine flow will typically mean the bladder is not emptying properly. With BPH, this is because the enlarged prostate is blocking the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the penis.
How do you fix low urine output?
A simple way to treat oliguria is by increasing the amount of fluids you take in. This can often be done at home by drinking more water or rehydration solutions that include electrolytes.
Is there a pill to make you pee?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a “water pill” (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure.
How often should a 70 year old woman urinate?
It’s considered normal to have to urinate about six to eight times in a 24-hour period. If you’re going more often than that, it could simply mean that you may be drinking too much fluid or consuming too much caffeine, which is a diuretic and flushes liquids out of the body.
What drugs increase urine flow?
Alpha blockers: These drugs relax the bladder neck muscles and muscle fibers in the prostate. They help increase urine flow and reduce the need to urinate as often. Medications in this category are terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin, alfuzosin and silodosin.
What foods help urine flow?
Yogurt. Eating yogurt and other fermented dairy products regularly may decrease your risk of urinary tract infection by up to 80 percent.
How can i Improve my urine flow?
Saw palmetto (320 mg twice daily) has been the topic of numerous studies when it comes to your prostate.
What causes a weak urine stream at night?
You Get Up to Urinate at Least a Few Times Each Night. Nocturia can also be the result of a bladder infection or inflammation, which can be quickly identified and treated by your doctor. Other times, it may be a symptom of other health issues including sleep apnea or bladder and prostate cancers.