Although urinary retention is technically the inverse of an overactive bladder, several symptoms are comparable. Urinary retention is a disorder in which your bladder cannot empty completely. Urinary retention can be acute (a sudden inability to urinate) or chronic (a progressive failure to empty the bladder fully).
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), It is the inability to totally or partially empty the bladder. Symptoms vary; some persons who have the chronic form have difficulty initiating the flow of urine. When they first start, some have a poor flow. Others may feel compelled to go but are unable to do so. Others must travel frequently, while others must return home immediately. While your bladder is full, you may "leak" urine when you aren't going.
What causes chronic urinary retention?
Urinary retention can happen for several different reasons. These causes can include:
- A blockage to the way urine leaves your body.
- Medications you’re taking for other conditions.
- Nerve issues that interrupt the way your brain and urinary system communicate.
- Infections and swelling that prevent urine from leaving your body.
- Complications and side effects of medications given to you for a surgical procedure.
There are two types of urinary retention: chronic urinary retention and acute. With chronic urinary retention, you may be able to urinate, but it can be difficult to start, or your bladder just does not empty completely. Acute urinary retention is the inability to urinate, which is classified as a medical emergency. The treatment for acute urinary retention is catheterization.
You can't always avoid urinary retention, but by paying attention to your body and bathroom habits, taking your medication as directed, exercising your pelvic floor muscles, and eating well, you may help maintain your bladder as healthy as possible.
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