Question 1

does constipation cause frequent urination?

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It can: Constipation can frequently alter your voiding. Both from mechanical and neurological reasons. www.peedoc.com.

Question 2

can you get inguinal hernia from severe constipation and straining ?if so can this type of hernia cause a need for frequent urination ?

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Inguinal hernia: Anything which causes increased abdominal pressure probably can force the intestine through a weakened inguinal canal and cause a hernia.  Older age, male sex, caucasian race, chronic cough, chronic constipation, abdominal wall injury, smoking and family history are all risk factors for hernia development.  There is no association of a hernia with urination.

Question 3

5 yr f otherwise healthy frequent urination for 2 weeks had urinalysis normal xray taken cause constipation how long after taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) will  pee stop?

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Depends: Treatconstipation until soft b m daily. Then check post void residual with ultrasound.

Question 4

can severe constipation lead to frequent urination?

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Yes: Constipation or fecal impaction can also cause incontinence or urinary retention.

Question 5

i have frequent urination. i feel my bladders not empty  completely. when ever i go there's a weak stream of urine. and i have constipation.

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Related...: Fix the constipation first and see if that helps.  If not, then go see your doctor.  You may need to be evaluated for various conditions depending on sex.

Question 6

i am 46. partial hysterectomy and history of dysplasia. pain in right ovary for a month with constipation, frequent urination and fullness. dr time?

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Yes: It may be an ovarian cyst or mass, but it requires md evaluation.

Question 7

i ve porous deshaped stool with constipation,frequent urination, gas and bloating..... help?

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Many possibilities: In the U.S. I would wonder if you have autonomic dysfunction,  if you like, a variant of irritable bowel syndrome.    In Punjab there may likely be infectious agents associated with these symptoms.   I wish I could be of more help but without examining you and possibly even doing some testing it is simply so hard to say.   An exam, history, and perhaps simple testing is where to start.

Question 8

i've been taking ditropan (oxybutynin) to manage frequent urination- i get constipation and dryness in mouth side effects, sometimes dizziness. is this normal?

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Yes: These are side effects that can occur with ditropan (oxybutynin).  Talk to your physician about possible alternative treatments.

Question 9

implanon for 15months. frequent urination,  every 2 hours. also constipated. spotted 5 weeks ago. is this normal or should i buy a hpt? i'm confused.

Accepted Answer

Implanon : Breast tenderness, weight gain, headaches and abdominal pain are among the reported adverse events associated with Implanon use. The effectiveness of this product, according to its manufacturer, is 99% its first year of usage. Frequent urination, a commonly experienced symptom of pregnancy, is also an indicator of many disorders such as infection and diabetes. Discuss your symptoms with your gyn.

Question 10

african american 44 yr old last year psa 0.7 free psa 0.2 free % 29 recent psa 0.9 free psa 0.1 free % 11 some frequent urination recently. but i had sex prior to recent test. also been constipated. can i trust new results?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your PSA results are not a cause for concern. 
Constipation: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless.

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5 yr f otherwise healthy frequent urination for 2 weeks had urinalysis normal xray taken cause constipation how long after taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) will pee stop?

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Can severe constipation lead to frequent urination?

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I have frequent urination. i feel my bladders not empty completely. when ever i go there's a weak stream of urine. and i have constipation.

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I am 46. partial hysterectomy and history of dysplasia. pain in right ovary for a month with constipation, frequent urination and fullness. dr time?

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I ve porous deshaped stool with constipation,frequent urination, gas and bloating..... help?

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I've been taking ditropan (oxybutynin) to manage frequent urination- i get constipation and dryness in mouth side effects, sometimes dizziness. is this normal?

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Implanon for 15months. frequent urination, every 2 hours. also constipated. spotted 5 weeks ago. is this normal or should i buy a hpt? i'm confused.

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African american 44 yr old last year psa 0.7 free psa 0.2 free % 29 recent psa 0.9 free psa 0.1 free % 11 some frequent urination recently. but i had sex prior to recent test. also been constipated. can i trust new results?

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