Question 1

why do i have to push to urinate?

Accepted Answer

Male or Female?: Male and females may have different reasons. Either could have infection or obstruction (blockage) in the outflow of the urinary tract.  Any other symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, prostate problems?  See your doctor for more evaluation.

Question 2

why do i have to forcefully hold my breath to push out remaining urine?

Accepted Answer

: To strain your lower abdominal or pelvic muscles you bear down and prevent further movement of your diaphragm causing a temporary stoppage in breathing.

Question 3

i'm 57. is it normal for age to cause me to lose the ability to push to get urine out faster?

Accepted Answer

: Having to push to pee is never normal, Most likely enlarging prostate, Discuss with your Dr.

Question 4

what can cause pain in bladder with trace blood in urine, have to push urine out when pee  have no infection and had hysterectomy few years ago ?

Accepted Answer

Painful bladder: This type of pain can be caused by infection, tumors, adhesions or renal stones. The best way to sort this out is to see initially a FP or GYN MD and possibly a Urologist.

Question 5

dull burning pain in urethra that doesn't get worse when urinating. i'll think i'm done urinating, but if i push more dribbles out. came on suddenly. home test for uti was negative. what could cause?

Accepted Answer

IC?: It could be interstitial cystitis or possibly external genital/vaginal infection. Try avoiding tangy foods such as citrus, cranberry, cola, tea, tomatoes for a while. (see ic-network .Com for more). If symptoms persist have your gyn take a look.

Question 6

i feel like i can't get all of my urine out. like i have to push it and it still isn't out all the way. and i have a constant urge to urinate. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection, maybe.: You may have a urinary tract infection which can cause these symptoms.  See or call your doc today or consider a Healthtap Prime consult: a reasonably priced virtual visit with a doc, where you can be evaluated and treated, if appropriate.  Much cheaper than an Urgent Care visit!

Question 7

hello, i am a female 31.  i have to push to get all my urine out.  it had been like this for years.  when i was younger i used to hold my urine for lo?

Accepted Answer

Should see specialis: The things that determine how urine flows out of the bladder are the position of the bladder compared to the tube that drains it - the urethra, the muscles around the bladder, and sometimes effects of medications.  It is possible to have blockage of the tube.  You should see a urologist to make sure that is not the case.

Question 8

is it normal to find it hard to get the first urine of the day out? i have to push it out in little bits at a time. i am female, 33, 2 children.

Accepted Answer

Medication SFx?: Some medications may have the side effect of tightening up the urethra, making it difficult to void - amitriptylene and Cymbalta (duloxetine) are common ones for this complaint. If this has just been a recent development, then you might pee in a cup so your fp can see if this hesitancy is the beginning of a uti. It's a little strange that it's only happening in the morning, tho.

Question 9

every time i pee it burns and i go frequently. and when i urinate sometimes only small amounts come out. i have to push the remaining out. please help?

Accepted Answer

Urinary tract : Infection can give you these symptoms. You should see your doctor. You may need an antibiotic. In the meantime drink plenty of fluids and in some cases cranberry juice may help as well. Good luck!

Question 10

at the age of 13 i started urinating very often and my symptoms advanced now that i was 16 and i start urinating very hard sometimes i have to push to eliminate urine, i urinate very often and i have to sit on the toilet so i can urinate as a boy?

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:  you should see a urologist. He/She will investigate and treat and make you well

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I'm 57. is it normal for age to cause me to lose the ability to push to get urine out faster?

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What can cause pain in bladder with trace blood in urine, have to push urine out when pee have no infection and had hysterectomy few years ago ?

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Dull burning pain in urethra that doesn't get worse when urinating. i'll think i'm done urinating, but if i push more dribbles out. came on suddenly. home test for uti was negative. what could cause?

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I feel like i can't get all of my urine out. like i have to push it and it still isn't out all the way. and i have a constant urge to urinate. ?

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Hello, i am a female 31. i have to push to get all my urine out. it had been like this for years. when i was younger i used to hold my urine for lo?

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Is it normal to find it hard to get the first urine of the day out? i have to push it out in little bits at a time. i am female, 33, 2 children.

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Every time i pee it burns and i go frequently. and when i urinate sometimes only small amounts come out. i have to push the remaining out. please help?

A member asked:

At the age of 13 i started urinating very often and my symptoms advanced now that i was 16 and i start urinating very hard sometimes i have to push to eliminate urine, i urinate very often and i have to sit on the toilet so i can urinate as a boy?

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