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Health TopicsKidney Disease and UrologyUrinary Tract Infections (UTI)
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What causes a split stream when I pee?

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Internal Medicine
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While it may look like a city fountain, the split stream is the sign of a real condition that's caused by some residual debris in the urinary tube. It can also be caused by scarring of the urinary opening or damage to the urethra. Prostate infections or enlargement can also cause one flow to double-up.
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