Prostate?

[JL18]

Hi, 44-yr old male, no diabetes (blood test in 3/2008) but for a week now and since drinking 12oz whey protein powder, have had frequent urination.  During the day, it's once every 1.5 hour or so and at night, it's about two - three times urination.  I workout almost five - six times a week (running on treadmill two and weight training three) so is generally fix with about 10% body fat.  

After frequent urine for a week, my lower back kind of sore now.  Is that due to some type of infection?  UTI?  what type of test should I get?  No family history of prostate problem.  my diet is low on chicken with fish, veggie, and fruits.  Thanks much!

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,

Try to measure how much fluid you are putting in and the times of day that you would be taking fluids. Another thing to check would be intake of coffee, tea, which would have a diuretic effect. If you work out, some men would take some medications in order to dehydrate themselves making the muscles more defined. These medications induce voiding urine. Look at your schedule as well, if you tend to have variable sleeping hours, the usual capacity of the bladder to hold the urine until the morning may also go haywire.
If none of the above applies, then a routine urinalysis may be a good place to start.

[JL18]

Any one knows if I should schedule for any test given no pain so far except frequent urine?  Thanks!