prostate?

for the past 2-3 years (i believe) whenever I urinate, it takes about 10 seconds before I can begin. Its almost as though I have to imagine the urine leaving my bladder and going all the way through before I can urinate. Also, towards the end I have noticed that I can force a couple more streams of urine out (usually 2-4) by doing kind of a kegel flex. I'm only 20 years old and I don't have most of the symptoms of enlarged prostate. I never have a sudden urge to urinate and I actually feel as though I urinate less often than most people, even though I consume at least 100 oz of water a day. Is there any advice that anyone can give me with regards to what this may be?

[bigman01]

if your male then if your penis might be enlarged from excitement which i think is the reason for the delay because it happened with me once or twice

[aaabbbcccc]

i know what you're referring to, but this happens to me all the time (when flaccid). thank you for your response though.

[Dalubaba]

I am 79, nearing 80. I have the same problem. My prostate is normal. This problem is since many years. So I would not call it age related. Few weeks back I did bladder sonography and urine analysis. The test was normal. I do not have any related disorder. I have to get up 3 to 4 times during the night.
After defecation, flow of urine is faster. Sometime passing of gas facilitates the flow of urine. Kidney functions are normal. Any suggestion will be welcomed. I am comfortable at day time. Night time is difficult

[Dalubaba]

while searching website for hesitant urination, i came across some useful information for  our disorder. I am pasting the same.
Common Causes
Urinary hesitancy can be caused by:


    * Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
    * Urinary tract infection, especially if chronic and recurrent
    * Prostatitis (inflammation or infection of the prostate gland)
    * Drugs (some cold remedies, some nasal decongestants, tricyclic antidepressants, and anticholinergics which may be used for incontinence)
    * Shy or bashful bladder syndrome in younger people (unable to urinate when another person is in the room)
    * Neurologic disorders


Home Care


    * Monitor, record, and report your urination patterns to your doctor.
    * Apply heat to your lower abdomen (below your belly button and above the pubic bone). This is where the bladder lies. The heat relaxes muscles and aids urination.
    * Massage or place light pressure over your bladder to stimulate emptying.
    * Drink plenty of fluid, especially fruit juices like cranberry.
    * For infections, antibiotics from your doctor will be needed. Symptoms that suggest a possible infection include burning or pain with urination, frequent urination, cloudy urine, and a sense of urgency (strong, sudden urge to urinate.)

[Dalubaba]

Home care; massage over the bladder area or apply heat to the area between the belly button and pubic bone.this we can without harming our self.

[aaabbbcccc]

thank you very much for your post! this has definately been helpful. im going to look more into the neurological disorders because i really don't believe that i have any kind of prostate issues. I'm very curious as to what kind of neurological disorder would cause problems with urination (other than bladder shyness).