A progressive decrease in force of the urinary stream, dribbling of urine, and difficulty initiating the urinary stream are characteristic of

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Prostatic enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in aging males and can result in a progressive decrease in force of the urinary stream, dribbling of urine, and difficulty initiating the urinary stream. Prostatitis (A) is inflammation of the prostate gland and can cause fever, chills, and pain in the lower back and genital area. Urinary calculi (B) are kidney stones that can cause severe pain, blood in the urine, and difficulty urinating. Bladder carcinoma (C) can cause blood in the urine, pain with urination, and frequent urination, but typically does not cause a decrease in force of the urinary stream or dribbling of urine.

A Progressive Decrease in Force of the Urinary Stream, Dribbling