Question about my 5 year old son and peeing?

Question

Sometimes when my son pees his urine stream will split. Is this normal? (he also has a very thin stream byut my husband says it just b/c he is little)

At first my husband thought it was fine, but yesterday he was peeing in the potty but one small stream was going straight out sideways, I am afraid something is wrong or theres an infection or something. He has a Dr's appt Thurs, just wondering if anyone else knows anything about this.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

This is normal. Many things can cause this but they're all normal and nothing to worry about. It happens to probably every man during his life numerous times and is a result of either the p***s staying in an awkward position for a period of time (like while sleeping), or even when having an erection (during the erection or after). It all depends. I'm not saying that these things are a cause 100% of the time or that he couldn't have a problem but most likely it is nothing.

Answer 3

I don't think there is anything wrong. But for peace of mind, just ask the Dr.

Answer 4

Probably nothing to worry about, usually lint on the tip of the p***s will cause a split stream,  if it isn't always split I wouldn't worry.  Don't be afraid to ask the doctor on Thursday, but I am pretty sure this is normal.

Answer 5

I believe this is a normal experience, and is nothing to worry about.  If he is having difficulty, blood, or pain when urinating then this is a problem, but i do not believe that the stream moving in 2 different directions is an indication of anything wrong.