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I have a sudden urge to use the toilet and find it hard to hold it in before i urinate i am 61year old male?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

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Increased urination: If suddenly so, this could indicate an infection of the bladder or prostate. That would tend to increase urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and sometimes pain when urination. Need to see a doctor and get evaluated, at the least a urine analysis.

Answered 1/12/2018

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A member asked:

I have a sudden urge to use the toilet and find it hard to hold it in before i urinate i am 61year old male?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

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