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What are symptoms of weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles in a male?

Q: what are symptoms of weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles in a male?

: Bladder or bowel incontinence.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Bladder or bowel incontinence.

Answered 5/28/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles are a rarity in males as they are damaged as they are in female by child birth and have no specific symptoms.

Answered 6/20/2022

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A member asked:

What are symptoms of weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles in a male?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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