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[[Urinary retention]] can be defined as an inability to pass urine or incomplete emptying of the [[bladder]]. It is one of the most common presenting complaint encountered in emergency department which can be acute or chronic. It is commonly seen in males as compared to females due to [[benign prostate hyperplasia]]. If undiagnosed or left untreated, this condition can be life threatening as it may lead to kidney damage and severe urosepsis. | [[Urinary retention]] can be defined as an inability to pass urine or incomplete emptying of the [[bladder]]. It is one of the most common presenting complaint encountered in emergency department which can be acute or chronic. It is commonly seen in males as compared to females due to [[benign prostate hyperplasia]]. If undiagnosed or left untreated, this condition can be life threatening as it may lead to [[kidney]] damage and severe [[urosepsis]]. Acute urinary retention is usually symptomatic, brings the patient immediately in attention and can be initially managed by urethral or suprapubic [[catheterization]]. Chronic urinary retention is often asymptomatic, not easily identified and is linked to increased [[post void]] residual volume. | ||
Acute urinary retention is usually symptomatic, brings the patient immediately in attention and can be initially managed by urethral or suprapubic catheterization. Chronic urinary retention is often asymptomatic, not easily identified and is linked to increased post void residual volume. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 25 August 2020
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Overview
Urinary retention can be defined as an inability to pass urine or incomplete emptying of the bladder. It is one of the most common presenting complaint encountered in emergency department which can be acute or chronic. It is commonly seen in males as compared to females due to benign prostate hyperplasia. If undiagnosed or left untreated, this condition can be life threatening as it may lead to kidney damage and severe urosepsis. Acute urinary retention is usually symptomatic, brings the patient immediately in attention and can be initially managed by urethral or suprapubic catheterization. Chronic urinary retention is often asymptomatic, not easily identified and is linked to increased post void residual volume.
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