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Unable To Urinate. Has Been On Diet, Had Lots Of Water. There Is An Urge But Cannot Pass. Suggest?

Posted on Fri, 28 Jun 2013

Question: My husband is unable to urinate. He has been on a diet and it is REALLY hot here. He has drunk a lot of water, but cannot urinate!!! He feels like he needs to, but can't. We are WAY out in the country. Hospital is an hour or more away. Please help.

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (21 minutes later)

Welcome to the forum.
The time given in the website is maximum limit and not minimum.
Since I saw this question early, i will try to help as much as i can.
At this age, i need to think of two things.
Inability to pass urine may be due to
1. Low urine output as occurs in hot conditions.
2. Acute urinary retention due to block in the urinary tract most commonly enlarged prostate in his age group.
I think of the second due to his age and also he has taken enough water with urge to urinate.
He needs urgent evaluation at the A and E for clinical examination and if needed , catheterization of the bladder to let out urine.
Hope this helps,
Wishing him best health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (34 minutes later)

Thank you!!!!!!

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (14 minutes later)

Welcome back.
Thanks for your appreciation.
I look forward to hear from you and have a followup on his progress.
Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar