Question 1

how can i treat urine retention?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treatment will depend on the cause.  You need to see your doctor for evaluation - treatments could be antibiotics, bladder stimulants, intermittent catheterization, surgery, or other means - depending on the cause for your retention.

Question 2

hi i am 33 year old and i have two kids.after birth to both kids i notice that i have a urine retention i have to sit atleast 20 min in restrooms to?

Accepted Answer

Need to see your Dr: 33 yr old having urinary retention need investigation to find the cause , which could be simple bladder infection to complex  neurological diseases . Please see your doctor  for urio-dynamic studies  of urinary bladder

Question 3

what drugs cause urine retention?

Accepted Answer

Some bladder meds: So called "anticholinergic" drugs are used to treat urge incontinence toprevent bladder muscle from contracting involuntarily.  Sometimes, it can lead to urinary retention.

Question 4

what can cause mild urine retention?

Accepted Answer

RETENTION: Spinal issues, constipation, stress, neurogenic bladder and bowel, diabetic neuropathy.

Question 5

does urine retention resolve over time?

Accepted Answer

See below: Difficult to answer, what is the cause of the retention ?
If it is due to reversible causes , then the answer is yes.

Question 6

how is urine retention usually treated in women?

Accepted Answer

Cause based: It depends in the cause of urinary retention.  ? Prolapsed uterus ( usually in older pts), weak bladder.  Will need urology evaluation including urodynamics. Can be treated to some degree with medications if appropriate.

Question 7

does urine retention usually cause many symptoms?

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Yes: Retention can be partial or complete. Obviously if one cannot void at all the bladder can only stretch so far until it becomes very painful. When someone can empty partially but leave more than 100 cc behind, then frequency of voids increases along with the risk of uti. The cause should be found- most older women have a fallen bladder, and younger ones can have spasms in the pelvic floor muscles.

Question 8

do symptoms like urine retention go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

After treatment: Depends upon cause. Urinary retention due to constipation/fecal impaction (not common) will resolce once impacted stool is removed. Also if caused by infection. Most cases of retention develop over time & don't go quickly. Ur from an enlarged prostate may resolve slowly on medication or quickly surgery.(my preference). Need to discuss this with your dr.

Question 9

what kind of doctor sees somebody for urine retention?

Accepted Answer

Urologist or ER doct: Ur usually requires fairly urgent catheterization. Family doctors away from urban centers can usually provide immediate relief. However urologists and emercency room physicians take care of this problem all the time.

Question 10

any tips for urine retention? i want it to control incontinence

Accepted Answer

Incontinence: See fp or urologist to determine cause of urinary retention. In females (especially after childbirth or hysterectomy) bladder "drops" (cystocele) preventing complete emptying & leading to overflow incontinence. Urologist can discuss options for treating the condition.

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