What is Urine Retention?

Description of the disease:

Urine retention is a condition in which a person experiences difficulty or inability to independently perform the process of urination. This can be caused by various problems in the urinary system.

Classification:

• Active urine retention
• Passive urine retention

Symptoms:

Frequent urination, painful urination, urinary incontinence, sensation of tension in the lower abdomen.

Causes:

• Cold-related diseases
• Problems with the prostate gland
• Nervous disorders

Diagnosis:

General and biochemical urine analysis, ultrasound examination of the urinary system, uroflowmetry.

Treatment:

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of urine retention and may include medication therapy, therapeutic exercises, surgical intervention.

Prevention:

Prompt consultation with a doctor, monitoring the condition of the urinary system, a healthy lifestyle.

Doctor:

Urologist.