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Are my constipation and blocked urination related?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 30 year old male. I generally have constipation problem. Mostly, I use some laxatives or aryuvedic churnas to clear constipation. Whenever I have constipation, I feel my urine is blocked. I drink plenty of water daily. Also, I used to consume lots of water before going to bed. Earlier, I had to rush in the morning to urinate. Nowadays, I feel there is a problem of blocked urination along with constipation. Since last evening, I had lots of water. But, till noon I could not urinate with full pressure. I feel some tension below the bladder area. I also keep hygienic, but my clothes smell like urine. Right now, I could not urinate and it is coming like little drops. Also, my legs are paining. Please suggest something soon.

Answered by Dr. Erioli Braholli

Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic constipation is a challenging issue that significantly impacts one's quality of life and often lacks a definitive solution. Besides adopting a watery diet, managing it may involve the periodic use of bowel enemas and continuous reliance on laxatives. If you can apply enemas, consider doing so now to alleviate your bowel discomfort and potentially ease urination. It seems to be a mechanical obstruction of your urinary tract by the pressure of the rectum to the urinary ways or prostate. Chronic constipation might have led to an enlarged prostate and bladder weakness. If you find difficulty in urination even after defecation, seeking bladder catheterization at a healthcare center may be necessary. Remember to maintain a watery diet, incorporate high-fiber foods, fruits, and vegetables, and Use laxatives daily like Lactulose if needed. Regular physical activity is also essential in managing this condition.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 28, 2016
Reviewed At May 21, 2024

Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

General Surgery

Professional Bio:

Dr. Erioli Braholli is a General Surgeon and General Practitioner with 35 years of clinical experience. His field of interest is General and Internal Medicine. He studied General Surgery at the University of Tirane in 1989. He performs operations to treat or prevent diseases, repair damage caused by injuries, correct deformities, and improve the functions of the human body.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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