Feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied and constantly feeling the need to urinate, what could be the reason for this?

Jul 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of incomplete urination whenever I urinate. Why do I constantly feel the urge to urinate?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang

Feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and constantly having the urge to urinate, is often associated with the following situations:

1. Urinary tract infection: Bacterial infection of the urethra, bladder, or even kidneys can cause frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and sometimes a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying.

2. Overactive bladder: Involuntary contractions of the bladder muscles lead to frequent urges to urinate, even when the bladder contains only a small amount of urine.

3. Prostate problems: In men, inflammation or enlargement of the prostate can compress the urethra, causing a sensation of incomplete urination.

4. Neurogenic bladder: Nervous system disorders such as diabetic neuropathy or spinal cord injury can affect bladder control function.

Maintaining good personal hygiene habits is also important.