What is the reason for not being able to urinate

Urinating is a very important thing for the human body. It can discharge excess water and useless substances from metabolism out of the body. It is an important part of the human circulatory system. Due to problems with the kidneys, urinary tract infections and other reasons, many people have difficulty urinating. In the face of this situation, people need to understand the reasons in detail and then take timely measures to treat it. Here we will introduce the reasons for being unable to urinate.

Inability to urinate may be caused by prostate enlargement, which is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men. The cause of the disease may be related to the imbalance of sex hormones in the elderly. As prostate enlargement continues to worsen, clinical symptoms will become increasingly obvious. The main symptoms are increased frequency of urination, difficulty in urination, residual drops, swelling and pain in the perineum, and radiation to the lower back, penis, scrotum, and inner thighs.

Repeated attacks can cause urinary retention, urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, and even renal failure.

Health Guide:

1. Any male over 50 who has difficulty urinating, frequent urination, difficulty urinating or dripping urination should seek medical attention in time for a clear diagnosis.

2. Avoid long-distance cycling or horse riding to reduce friction on the prostate. People who sit for a long time should stand up and move around for 10 to 15 minutes every two hours to improve blood circulation in the perineum. Strengthen physical exercise in daily life, choose to practice the eighteen exercises, work-break exercises, health exercises, etc. You can also use methods such as shaking the buttocks, swinging the waist, and contracting the anus to promote metabolism and blood circulation in the lower body and perineum, so as to enhance physical fitness, delay aging, and effectively prevent prostate hypertrophy.

3. Drinking more water can increase urine output and reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections and urinary stones. In addition to normal diet, the daily water intake should not be less than 1000 ml. Eat more green vegetables rich in fiber to keep bowel movements smooth. You should quit smoking and drinking, and eat less spicy and irritating foods.

4. Avoid excessive sexual intercourse to prevent the prostate from becoming more congested and swollen. However, abstinence is not advocated either, because prostatic fluid is the main component of semen. After abstinence, the prostatic fluid cannot be discharged with the semen, which will aggravate the retention of purulent secretions. Therefore, for men over 50 years old, it is best to have sex 1 to 2 times a month.

5. Those with symptoms can use hot towels or hot water bottles to warm the lower abdomen and perineum, or take a hot water sitz bath, 1 to 2 times a day, each time for 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, self-massage the lower abdomen and perineum with the base of your palms and fingers 1 to 2 times a day for 20 minutes each time can promote local blood circulation.

6. If the patient is unable to urinate and has obvious lower abdominal distension and pain, it indicates urinary retention. In addition to hot compress and massage, you can listen to the sound of dripping water to induce urination. The specific method is to turn the faucet appropriately, so that the sound of a long and thin stream of water can be heard. If conditions do not permit, family members can fill a basin with water and pour the water out slowly.