Could overactive bladder be mistaken for symptoms of enlarged prostate?

Greenville Health System

The prostate gland in men is located where the bladder meets the urethra. As a result, prostate conditions and overactive bladder can be mistaken for each other because the symptoms are similar. Symptoms that may be caused by either of these conditions include:

Weak or interrupted urinary stream
Sudden urgency to urinate
More frequent urination
Inability to completely empty the bladder during urination
Trouble starting the flow of urine, even when the bladder feels full

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