What causes persistent urinary stream splitting?
Disease description:
Frequent urinary stream splitting, accompanied by difficulty urinating—what could be causing persistent urinary stream splitting?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Persistent urinary stream splitting may indicate prostate-related conditions, such as prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can cause both urinary stream splitting and difficulty urinating. Patients may also experience urinary frequency and urgency. Additionally, urinary stream splitting may result from urinary tract infections or urinary tract stones. There are numerous potential causes of urinary stream splitting, and some patients may even present with hematuria (blood in the urine). It is recommended to visit the urology department of a hospital for evaluation; diagnostic testing will help identify the underlying cause.
