What should I do if my urine stream splits?
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve noticed that my urine stream has been splitting when I urinate. Could you please advise what I should do about this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Feng
Treatment for urinary stream splitting should be tailored to the underlying cause. Common scenarios include:
1. **Urethral calculi**: Stone removal or lithotripsy may be performed to alleviate symptoms.
2. **Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in male patients**: Symptom-specific medications may be prescribed under a physician’s guidance. For patients unresponsive to medical therapy, surgical intervention may be considered.
3. **Urethral stricture or adhesions** resulting from various etiologies: Urethral calibration (dilation) may be performed to relieve symptoms.
