Urinary Problems

Urinary problems can develop gradually or appear suddenly. Common symptoms include:

• Difficulty starting urination
• A weak or slow urine stream
• Frequent urination during the day
• Waking at night to urinate (nocturia)
• A feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely
• Urgency or difficulty holding urine
• Stopping and starting while urinating

If these symptoms persist or interfere with your daily life, a urology assessment can help identify the underlying cause.

There are many possible causes of urinary problems. Depending on your symptoms, these may include:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate (in men)
• Bladder outlet obstruction
• Bladder dysfunction
• Urinary tract stones
• Neurological conditions affecting bladder function
• Other conditions affecting the urinary tract

An accurate diagnosis is important to ensure the most appropriate treatment. Talk to a Urologist.

Your urologist will review your symptoms, medical history and overall health before recommending appropriate investigations. Depending on your situation, these may include:

• Urinary flow studies
• Bladder scans to assess bladder emptying
• Imaging when further assessment is required
• Additional investigations where clinically appropriate

These tests help identify the cause of your urinary symptoms and guide treatment recommendations.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of your symptoms. In many cases, lifestyle changes or medication may be appropriate. If symptoms are caused by bladder outlet obstruction or an enlarged prostate, your urologist may recommend a surgical procedure.

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

• TURP is a well-established surgical procedure used to remove prostate tissue causing bladder outlet obstruction and improve urine flow.

UroLift®

• UroLift® uses small permanent implants to hold enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra without removing or cutting prostate tissue.

Rezum® Water Vapour Therapy

• Rezum® uses targeted steam (water vapour) therapy to reduce excess prostate tissue and relieve urinary obstruction.

iTind®

• iTind® is a temporary device placed in the prostatic urethra to reshape the urinary channel in selected patients. It is used less commonly than some other procedures and suitability depends on prostate anatomy and availability.

Laser or robotic prostate surgery

• For some patients, laser or robotic-assisted prostate surgery may be recommended depending on prostate size and individual clinical circumstances.

Your urologist will discuss which treatment is most appropriate based on the cause of your symptoms, your overall health and your treatment goals.