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Urinary retention (the inability to empty the bladder) that develops suddenly constitutes a medical emergency and prompt medical attention should be sought.1 For chronic urinary retention where you experience difficulty fully emptying the bladder over a period of time, Kegel exercises can be of benefit.1 Biofeedback and bladder training exercises can also help to train and stimulate the nerves in the bladder and allow for a complete void.1

Fast Facts:

  • Self-catheterization or the placement of an indwelling catheter may be required to treat urinary retention.2
  • Sitting in a warm bathtub of water or running water may help stimulate the bladder in sudden, acute cases of urinary retention. However, if this measure does not work, seek emergency medical care.3
  • Other potential treatments which may help urinary retention include surgery for women with cystoceles or men with urethral stricture, as well as medications which treat prostate enlargement in men.4


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pelvic Specialty Care: Urinary Retention (Inability to Empty the Bladder)
  2. ↑ Merck Manuals: Urinary Retention
  3. ↑ eMedicineHealth: Self-Care at Home
  4. ↑ National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC): Urinary Retention

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