Men can try the hints, too, but because they're so much less likely to contract a simple UTI, they should see a doctor. Have your prostate checked. If you're an over-40 male and none of these techniques seem to help, you may have an enlarged prostate that interrupts the flow of urine. See a urologist for tests, Dr. Seftel says. The right medication may help alleviate your symptoms.
Surgery is also a simple solution.
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