Lately I have the urge to pee every hour or less with little volume, anyone experienced this? I will be seeing a doctor about it as I don't have any other unusual habits or changed my diet. Haven't had booze in 2 months or drink abnormal amounts of water and no caffeine.
Pissing too much?
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I have my doubts as to whether this would be the first symptom that he noticed. An unquenchable thirst is very common for diabetes.
I would be more than happy to diagnose your ailment as long as you promise to take my cure, first I will need a picture of your forehead so I can do an online brain scan.
LJ
LJ
I was going to say the same thing. 9/10 times this is caused because of simple aging and it's very common. BUT, it must be verified because prostate cancer is also very common...and very treatable.
Your doctor will likely give you a requisition for a PSA test. It's a blood test and it costs in the range of $30-$35. If you have a health plan they may cover it. One thing to remember, don't have sex or jerk off for 3 days before the test as that can falsely increase the results. Even so, if the number is above 4.0, you should request a second test (a couple months later) at the same clinic and have your doctor do a digital exam. Hopefully your doctor is a hot lady like mine.
I paid $55 for mine about 2 weeks ago at a Lifelabs.
This is correct. Also remember to don't do anything that will bring a lot of activity to the groin area like bike riding 3 days before the test too.
Only way to know for sure is put him up on the hoist and get a trouble light. I'm not a doctor, but I play one on tv. enlarged prostate. we should start a pool.
Be sure and ask your doc for a DRE exam (the old finger check) -
If the PSA is based on no discernable evidence, you will pay - if the exam gives him or her a "feel" (pun intended) that your prostate is grossly enlarged or uneven in feel (lumpy, granular surface) the test is then medically indicated, and will be covered by OHIP.
Been there done that - thank god for a female doc with thin fingers....
Had the same symptoms as the OP, found to be Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - now taking a pill each night - after a year, back to normal, but continuing with the medication to prevent it coming back.
If the PSA is based on no discernable evidence, you will pay - if the exam gives him or her a "feel" (pun intended) that your prostate is grossly enlarged or uneven in feel (lumpy, granular surface) the test is then medically indicated, and will be covered by OHIP.
Been there done that - thank god for a female doc with thin fingers....
Had the same symptoms as the OP, found to be Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - now taking a pill each night - after a year, back to normal, but continuing with the medication to prevent it coming back.
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hipjdog
I've experienced this as well.
- Yes, go to the doctor and get your blood and urine test, along with a prostate exam, just to be safe.
- It COULD be type 2 diabetes, but they'll be able to tell that. You'd likely experience other symptoms.
- It's likely due to aging. Are you consuming a lot of salt and sugar? That could be your body trying to flush out
your system. Make sure to eat a healthy diet. You can also do kegels as well as practice holding your bladder a
little longer to build up resistance.
- Yes, go to the doctor and get your blood and urine test, along with a prostate exam, just to be safe.
- It COULD be type 2 diabetes, but they'll be able to tell that. You'd likely experience other symptoms.
- It's likely due to aging. Are you consuming a lot of salt and sugar? That could be your body trying to flush out
your system. Make sure to eat a healthy diet. You can also do kegels as well as practice holding your bladder a
little longer to build up resistance.
The Oracle
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Prostatitis could also be an issue. They will have you do a urine sample and send it to the lab for a culture. Or maybe you just have a UTI some doctors can check for nitrates in the urine in their office. Which is a strong indicator of infection. Three days of antibiotics usually do the trick. Monurol seems to work the best.
There's two types of prostatitis. Bacterial and non bacterial.
Bacterial will require a long course of antibiotics because there is little blow flow to the prostate . Possibly as long as 3 to 6 months.
Non bacterial involves a condition chronic pelvic pain syndrome. It can be alleviated with a daily stretching routine and meditation techniques.
HbA1c and fasting insulin are the two tests that I recommend for sourcing out possible insulin problems. Of course the docs like to go fasting glucose but that seems backwards to me.
Has has been mentioned by our knowledgeable members. Do not engage any any sexual or physical activity for 72 hours prior to a PSA blood test. It will definitely elevate your score.
There's two types of prostatitis. Bacterial and non bacterial.
Bacterial will require a long course of antibiotics because there is little blow flow to the prostate . Possibly as long as 3 to 6 months.
Non bacterial involves a condition chronic pelvic pain syndrome. It can be alleviated with a daily stretching routine and meditation techniques.
HbA1c and fasting insulin are the two tests that I recommend for sourcing out possible insulin problems. Of course the docs like to go fasting glucose but that seems backwards to me.
Has has been mentioned by our knowledgeable members. Do not engage any any sexual or physical activity for 72 hours prior to a PSA blood test. It will definitely elevate your score.
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