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A 36-year-old male asked:

Do men with prostate enlargement and with lower urinary tract symptoms, such as a hesitant urine stream, need to urinate sitting instead of standing to empty the bladder better?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Yes, some people with LUTS void easier with sitting than standing.
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Answered Dec 12, 2022
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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
There is no conclusive study. If standing makes one feel they are emptying better then that is best for them A scientific way is to have an ultra sound test done trying both and see in which position one empties more.
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