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Many people have experienced the phenomenon of urine splitting in life, mostly occurring in men, although it can also happen in women, but it is less common. Let’s analyze the phenomenon of urine splitting in men. Urine splitting can be classified as occasional or long-term, that is, physiological or pathological.
From the splitting situation, it can be divided into two types: one where the urine splits immediately after exiting the urethral opening, and the other where it splits after some time. Analyzing the shape of the split, it can be categorized as flowing or spouting like a lotus, which can be quite embarrassing. Many people attribute urine splitting to prostatitis, but not all cases of urine splitting are due to prostatitis. Let’s learn more below.
Is “urine splitting” a precursor to disease? If it’s the latter two cases, it may be a normal phenomenon!
1. Prostatitis:
When people see urine splitting, the first thing that comes to mind is prostatitis. Although urine splitting is a typical symptom of prostatitis, it doesn’t always mean prostatitis. If urine splitting is accompanied by frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and a feeling of fullness near the inguinal area after prolonged sitting, then it could be prostatitis. Although chronic prostatitis is hard to treat, paying attention to reducing prolonged sitting, engaging in appropriate exercise, and consuming fewer spicy foods can help relieve the condition gradually.
2. Urethritis:
Urinary tract infections can easily lead to urethritis, which can cause increased frequency, urgency, and pain during urination, subsequently leading to urine splitting. Differentiating between urethritis and prostatitis can be done by checking for inguinal area pain after prolonged sitting. So when you notice urine splitting, you can determine the cause by observing if there’s pain in the inguinal region.
3. First Urination in the Morning:
Many individuals encounter urine splitting the first time they urinate in the morning after waking up. This is generally considered a normal phenomenon. After about 10 hours of metabolism during sleep, most of the body’s fluids are used up, and the remaining water forms urine stored in the bladder. Due to the increased pressure in the bladder at this time, urination may cause urine splitting. If this only occurs in the morning and resolves quickly, it’s considered a normal physiological occurrence and not a cause for concern.
4. Postcoital:
After sexual intercourse, some men may experience urine splitting, which could be due to congestion in the urethra and vas deferens, as well as swelling of the spongy tissue, making urination temporarily difficult. The congestion and swelling could lead to urine splitting at this time, which is a normal occurrence and doesn’t require excessive worry.
