Accumulation of urine within the bladder because of the inability to urinate
Symptoms of Retention of urine
The following features are indicative of Retention of urine:
inability to urinate
painful urination
urgent need to urinate
pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen
bloating of the lower abdomen
trouble beginning a urine stream
weak or an interrupted urine stream
an urgent need to urinate with little success when trying to urinate
feeling the need to urinate after finishing urination
mild and constant discomfort in the lower abdomen and urinary tract
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Common Causes of Retention of urine
The following are the most common causes of Retention of urine:
obstruction of the urethra
nerve problems
medications like antihistamines, anticholinergics, antispasmodics, tricyclic antidepressants, decongestants
weakened bladder muscles
Prevention of Retention of urine
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Retention of urine. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
treating potential underlying causes
dietary and lifestyle changes
Occurrence of Retention of urine
Common Gender
Retention of urine can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Retention of urine
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Retention of urine:
Postvoid residual measurement: To measure the amount of urine that is left in the bladder after an attempt have made to empty it completely
Cystoscopy: Endoscopy of the urinary bladder is performed to detect the cause of urinary retention
Urodynamic testing: To evaluate bladder's function and efficiency
CT scan (Computed tomography): It can show stones in the urinary tract, obstructions, infections, cysts, tumors, and traumatic injuries
Complications of Retention of urine if untreated
Yes, Retention of urine causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Retention of urine is left untreated:
urinary tract infection
bladder stones
atrophy of the detrusor muscle
hydronephrosis
hypertrophy of the detrusor muscle
diverticula (formation of pouches) in the bladder wall
Procedures for Treatment of Retention of urine
The following procedures are used to treat Retention of urine:
Urinary catheterisation: It involves placement of a small thin flexible tube into the bladder to drain urine and prevent bladder damage
Urethral stents: An artificial tube, called a stent is inserted into the urethra to treat for urethral stricture
Prostate surgery: To surgically remove enlarged prostate to treat urinary retention in case of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Internal urethrotomy: To repair a urethral stricture
Is Retention of urine Infectious?
Yes, Retention of urine is known to be infectious.
