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Suffering From Urinary Retention, Weakened Bladder Muscles. What Is The Possible Cause?

Hi, I am a 30 year-old female, currently suffering with what I believe is urinary retention. I am worried that I have weakened my bladder muscles from holding my urine for long periods of time in the past, making it difficult for me to totally void my bladder. Is this a possible cause? After urination, there is always a small amount left behind and I feel like I need to urinate again. I am trying to do Kegels to strengthen my muscles but would like to know if this is the cause of my symptoms. Many thanks in advance.
posted on Thu, 21 Nov 2013
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Hi
Thanks for your query.
A number of diseases of the bladder muscle or the bladder sphincter (valve) can cause urinaruy voiding problems.
I would recommend the following tests to find out the exact cause:
1) Urodynamic study
2) Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder with a post void scan
Hope this helps
Good luck
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Suffering From Urinary Retention, Weakened Bladder Muscles. What Is The Possible Cause?

Hi Thanks for your query. A number of diseases of the bladder muscle or the bladder sphincter (valve) can cause urinaruy voiding problems. I would recommend the following tests to find out the exact cause: 1) Urodynamic study 2) Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder with a post void scan Hope this helps Good luck