Patient's question:
I have chronic prostatitis and have some difficulty urinating in the morning, while it's okay at night. Now I'm not even daring to drink much water in the morning for fear of bladder accumulation. What should I do? Should I still drink water?Doctor's answer:
For patients with urinary difficulties, it is advisable to avoid drinking water within two hours before bedtime. This is because, after falling asleep, people are unable to urinate when they feel the urge. Holding urine can lead to excessive bladder filling, weakening the tension of the bladder wall's urinary muscles, which may result in acute urinary retention. Additionally, drinking water before bed can increase nighttime urination frequency and disrupt the quality of deep sleep. However, increasing water intake for this reason is also a mistake. Drinking too little water not only leads to dehydration but also hinders the flushing of the urinary tract, potentially causing urine to concentrate and form stones.