Patient's question:
All symptoms: Diversion of urine, sometimes strong and sometimes weak Onset time and cause: More than a year, I think Treatment history: None Desired help: Can you tell me the cause or the underlying pathology?Doctor's answer:
Self-masturbation or sexual activity can cause a split stream during urination, primarily because some semen remains in the urethra after ejaculation, and the corpus cavernosum has not fully subsided in congestion, leading to poor urine flow. Additionally, excessive tension and spasm of the urethral sphincter can cause discomfort during urination. This is a normal physiological response and there is no need to cause unnecessary panic.If the split stream during urination occurs frequently or for a long period, it may be related to urogenital system diseases, such as urethritis or prostatitis. In such cases, due to urethral congestion, swelling, and increased secretions, the flow of urine is affected. Chronic inflammation may form scars, preventing urine from draining smoothly. These conditions, in addition to the split stream, often accompany symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain. Furthermore, the presence of stones in the urethra, or conditions like phimosis and excessive prepuce, can also cause partial narrowing of the external urethral orifice.