Hi, I am not sure if this is the proper forum for this but I could use some help/advice.
I am 26yo and for the past year I have been experiencing some abnormal unrination problems. I have been doing some reading, and it seems to match some common prostate problems. I have difficulty starting at times, weak flow, I feel like I have to "push" to get all the urine out when I urinate. I wake up a few times a night (2-3). Finally, sometimes after I urinate, I will have the sensation to urinate again 5 minutes later.
Physically, I am in great shape, work out five days a week, drink tons of water, and eat a very healthy diet. I do have a high protein diet 200+grams/day, but I drink a lot of water to offset it and I have never taken any drugs/steroids. I should add that I drink water during the day, and try to cut down on fluids in the evening to prevent having to get up during the night (but I still have to get up a few times anyway).
From what I have been reading, my symptoms seem to parallel some common prostate problems, however I have not been able to find anyone as young as myself that has had prostate issues. Has anyone else heard of symptoms this young?
I have asked a few general phsyicians (during routine physicals) and they blow it off, and tell me to reduce my sodium intake (which is low to begin with) and they have never performed a digital prostate exam.
I will say I am not in any pain, at this point it is a bit on an inconvenience at times, but I want to adress the issue now, before it progresses into full blown problems.
Any advice, andectodes, or resources that you folks had would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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