Bladder disorders can affect both men and women, says urologist

Urology Specialist Subspecialist in Female, Functional, and Neurology, Prof. Dr. Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Sp.U(K), Ph.D, stated that bladder disorders can affect both men and women.

“Lower urinary tract abnormalities can affect various ages and genders; they are not exclusive to women,” said Prof. Rina, an alumna of the University of Indonesia, during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday.

She added that there are several types of bladder disorders that should be recognised, including the inability to recognise the urge to urinate leading to incontinence, and the inability to control the urge to urinate.

She advised that if an individual feels there is an abnormal condition during urination, they should undergo a medical examination to confirm the issue. This is particularly important if an individual experiences the urge to urinate every 30 minutes to one hour, or frequently wakes up at night to urinate.

“Our urination habits also influence the emergence of urinary tract symptoms,” she said.

Other factors that can cause urinary disorders include chronic stress. Regarding causes specifically in women, she noted that uterine descent after childbirth, pelvic organ prolapse, and menopause also play a role.

On the same occasion, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist Subspecialist in Neuromuscular, dr. Stephanie Theodora Y, Sp.KFR (K), explained that medical examinations can be conducted for conditions considered to be urinary disorders.

Reflecting on the patients she treats, the average patient experiences urinary disorders with a frequency of once every hour, which disrupts daily activities.