What does it mean when a man Cannot urinate?

What does it mean when a man Cannot urinate?

Causes of urinary retention include an obstruction in the urinary tract such as an enlarged prostate or bladder stones, infections that cause swelling or irritation, nerve problems that interfere with signals between the brain and the bladder, medications, constipation, urethral stricture, or a weak bladder muscle.

How long is too long to faint?

Fainting happens when you lose consciousness for a short amount of time because your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. The medical term for fainting is syncope, but it’s more commonly known as “passing out.” A fainting spell generally lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes.

What causes a man to faint after urination?

His doctor said he might have micturition syncope. What causes this, and what can he do about it? Micturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep.

Why do I feel like I have to pee all the time?

Dr. Madsen: Often not, and often in other people they’re describing a sense that they have to pee and they just can’t go, but in these individuals it’s often because they are just going so frequently because they have a urinary tract infection and that creates a sense of just what we call . . . the medical term is urgency.

When to see a doctor about your poop?

If you’ve taken bismuth medication like Pepto Bismol, that can also make your stools look almost black. It’s always best to check with a doctor if you’re unsure.

What does it mean when someone says they can’t Pee?

If you’re talking about someone that has a lot of medical issues and you’re thinking they can’t pee because . . . they’re just not peeing because they’re in kidney failure, then that’s another issue entirely. With those individuals it’s not so much that they feel like, “I have to pee.” It’s more just like, “Hey, I’m not peeing.”