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How Can Urine Retention Be Treated?

Hi doctor, i have a urinary retention. I can t get myself to tell my parents. It s quite bad, i urinate frequently in small amounts. Im starting to have lower back pain too. Is there anything i can do at home by myself to empty my bladder or at least improve this issue?
Mon, 6 Nov 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.

Well, the treamtnet depend sin the cause of urinary retention and Causes include an obstruction in the urinary tract such as an enlarged prostate or bladder stones, infections that cause swelling or irritation, nerve problems that interfere with signals between the brain and the bladder, medications, constipation, urethral stricture, or a weak bladder muscle. Tests to diagnse urinary retention include taking a urine sample, bladder scan, cystoscopy, X-ray and CT scan, blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate fluid sample test, and urodynamic tests to measure the bladder's ability to empty steadily and completely.
Treatment for urinary retention includes catheterization, treating prostate enlargement, and surgery and this should be dissucees with your doctor after the right cause is found.

Wishing you good health. Regards
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How Can Urine Retention Be Treated?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. Well, the treamtnet depend sin the cause of urinary retention and Causes include an obstruction in the urinary tract such as an enlarged prostate or bladder stones, infections that cause swelling or irritation, nerve problems that interfere with signals between the brain and the bladder, medications, constipation, urethral stricture, or a weak bladder muscle. Tests to diagnse urinary retention include taking a urine sample, bladder scan, cystoscopy, X-ray and CT scan, blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate fluid sample test, and urodynamic tests to measure the bladder s ability to empty steadily and completely. Treatment for urinary retention includes catheterization, treating prostate enlargement, and surgery and this should be dissucees with your doctor after the right cause is found. Wishing you good health. Regards