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I have an enlarged prostate but drinking lots of water does not eliminate the burning sensation while urinating. is there a way of relieving this?

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Rule out : Infection. That's what needs to be done first. See your doctor.

Answered 3/7/2015

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

BPH: I suggest you start a prescription drug for relieving obstruction from enlarged prostate. Otherwise you are likely to get complications such as infection and kidney damage.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/14/2012

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