Constipation in a man

[Chickadee]

Hi All

Can constipation in a man cause problems with him going to wee?

Hubby is and says he also can't pass water.

Thanks all

[cazzz1975]

could he be dehydrated?

[Chickadee]

Thanks Cazzz, don't think so, am making him drink lots of water to help with the constipation. Altho' this isn't helping with not being able to go!!

[jomifl]

A swollen prostate gland can cause both symptoms simultaneously, come in Squad..

[boxtops]

I'd suggest he needs to go and get his prostate gland checked out - a common problem with blokes.

[Chickadee]

thanx guys, will get him in to Doc tomorrow

[Sqad]

I tend to agree with boxy and jomifl BUT:

How old is your husband?
Does he have a poor stream and wants to go frequently and urgently?
Is he on any tablets?
Has he any underlying medical condition?

[Chickadee]

Hi Sqad

Hubby is 63, usually goes okay, this problem has only been today but as you can imagine it is very uncomfortable.
He has PRP and takes a few tablets, Lisinopril, acetretin, lipitor.
He has taken them for ages tho'.

Any help appreciated

[Sqad]

Well, as long as he is not in pain and his stomach is not distended, then leave it for a couple of days, but make sure that he drinks adequately and a hot bath may well help.

I agree with the prostate protagonists, but nothing to worry about at the moment.

Keep us informed.

[Chickadee]

Thanks Sqad

[jomifl]

apologies for the superfluous 'U' sqad

[Sqad]

jomifl....LOL....I have been described in much worse ways.....particularly on AB ;-)