3. Urgent Need to Urinate
⏱️ Gotta go — right now
Sudden, strong urge to pee
Can wake you at night (nocturia)
Even if your bladder isn’t full, the urge feels intense.
4. Pain or Burning During Urination
🔥 Discomfort when peeing
Stinging or burning sensation
Often confused with a UTI
But if antibiotics don’t help — it’s time to dig deeper.
5. Pelvic or Lower Back Pain
📍 Persistent discomfort in the pelvis or flank
Pain on one side of the lower back (near the kidneys)
Aching in the pelvis or pubic area
May indicate tumor growth or spread.
6. Difficulty Starting or Maintaining Urine Flow
⏸️ Straining or weak stream
Trouble starting to pee
Intermittent or weak stream
Feeling like your bladder isn’t fully emptying
More common in men — but women should also pay attention.
