Can prostatitis cause post-void residual urine?
Disease description:
My husband was recently diagnosed with prostatitis. Over the past few days, he has been experiencing difficulty urinating. May I ask: Can prostatitis cause post-void residual urine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Prostatitis may lead to post-void residual urine, particularly during acute prostatitis episodes. Patients with prostatitis commonly experience symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria, along with increased post-void residual urine volume. Patients exhibiting these symptoms should promptly seek evaluation and targeted treatment at a specialized hospital. If left untreated, the condition may worsen, potentially leading to urinary retention—requiring catheterization or surgical intervention.
