Difficulty urinating may be associated with a mild inflammation of the urinary tract, but sometimes it indicates a problem that needs a medical evaluation

Urination is a normal process that usually does not require effort. So having difficulty starting to urinate or poor urine flow can be a sign of a urinary tract problem. The causes vary from person to person depending on age, gender and accompanying symptoms.

Difficulty urinating may be temporary due to inflammation or irritation of the urinary tract. While in other cases it can result from seizures or narrowing of the urinary tract or problems with the bladder or prostate.

There are several causes that can cause difficulty urinating

Urinary tract infection can make it difficult to urinate. It is often accompanied by a burning sensation or pain and the need to urinate repeatedly.

Pimples can affect the flow of urine if they move to areas where the urinary tract is narrowed. They may be accompanied by pain in the side of the body, lower back or abdomen. Sometimes blood appears in the urine.

Prostate enlargement is a common cause of difficulty urinating in men. Especially with age. A man may notice poor urine flow, difficulty starting to urinate or interruption of his flow. In addition to the feeling of not having completely emptied his bladder.