Urinary retention is when you are unable to urinate (pee) or to fully empty your bladder. It can be caused by:
To treat urinary retention, you need to know what is causing it. Your provider may order things like urine tests or a cystogram, a procedure to look at the lining of the bladder and urethra. If urine tests show that you have an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed. You should drink 6-8 glasses of water each day and empty your bladder at least 4-6 times per day to keep your bladder healthy.
Call your care provider if you have any of these symptoms:
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