In today’s busy life, many health related problems are increasing rapidly, the main reason for which is poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle. However, with increasing age the body becomes weak and becomes vulnerable to many diseases, but nowadays people are becoming vulnerable to diseases at an early age.
Apart from this, changes also begin to occur in urine. Some people feel frequent urination, some people urinate very fast or some people have less urine output. Generally these problems are considered to be a natural effect of aging and these signs are ignored.
HOD, Urology, Manipal Hospital, Jaipur, Dr. D.R. According to Dhawan, men often ignore small problems related to their health. Many men have the problem of a few drops coming out after urinating, which they ignore as normal, but this habit or carelessness can cause serious problems in the future. Apart from this, these changes in urine can be due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In this disease, the prostate gland enlarges and problems start arising in the urinary tract.
What is this problem?
If a few more drops come out or continue to drip after urinating, then it is called post-void dribbling in medical language. Its possibility increases with increasing age. However, if it persists, it could be a problem related to the prostate or urethra.
More risk with increasing age
According to the study of Longitudinal Aging Study in India, 1.49 percent of men aged 45 years or older have the problem of BPH. This study has also revealed that there is a deep connection between the symptoms of BPH and depression. Therefore, its impact on health is greater than urine problems.
weak pelvic floor muscles
Pelvic floor muscles control the urinary bladder and urethra in the body. If these muscles become weak, some drops may come out on their own after urine. This is usually seen in men who sit for long periods of time or do not exercise.
Do not ignore the symptoms
If there are other problems like frequent urination, pain while urinating, burning sensation, foul smell in urine or weakness, then it may be a sign of a UTI, prostatitis or bladder dysfunction. In such a situation, these symptoms should not be ignored. If testing is not done in time, the problem can become serious and even affect the kidneys.
How to treat and home remedies
Pelvic floor exercises can be very effective in getting relief from the problem of dripping after urination. This exercise strengthens the muscles that control movements like stopping urination.
empty urine completely
Do not hurry while urinating. After urinating, wait for a few seconds and bend down slightly, so that the bladder is completely emptied.
drink enough water
Drinking less water makes urine more concentrated, which increases the chances of infection and irritation. Drink at least 2.5-3 liters of water throughout the day.
At the same time, according to fitness trainer Navneet Ramprasad, just taking long walks can weaken people above 60 years of age instead of making them stronger.