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What Causes Sharp Pain In Abdomen After Persistent Bladder Control For Urination?

hey. i have recently just got home from a long car trip during which i had to hold in my pee for a prolongued period of time. i have done this before and never had an issue but today when i got home i was unable to pee and i have a tollerable but present sharp pain in my lower abdimum. whats wrong with me? it has only been this way for 10min but im worried.
Sat, 24 Apr 2021
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Hi,

Holding the urine for long time can weaken the bladder muscles, at least, temporarily, thereby resulting in problems of incontinence and not being able to empty the bladder completely. Holding the urine for long time may also cause urinary tract infection due to bacteria build up. It can cause a burning micturition as well as some times make it difficult to start the act of micturition. Sometimes, the muscles stay partially clenched after the act of micturition, this results in spasms & cramps of lower abdomen.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Abdomen After Persistent Bladder Control For Urination?

Hi, Holding the urine for long time can weaken the bladder muscles, at least, temporarily, thereby resulting in problems of incontinence and not being able to empty the bladder completely. Holding the urine for long time may also cause urinary tract infection due to bacteria build up. It can cause a burning micturition as well as some times make it difficult to start the act of micturition. Sometimes, the muscles stay partially clenched after the act of micturition, this results in spasms & cramps of lower abdomen. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician