Question 1

what kind of treatment is available for urinary retention. on fri aug 15 14, when the nurse empty my bladder i had 200 ml in it before test was start?

Accepted Answer

Multiple meds: are available for treatment: please consult your physician for a thorough exam and evaluation. Cetainly have your uribe and bladder checked as well as a thorough GYN exam.

Question 2

experiencing difficulty emptying bladder (urinary retention?) but only at night, not during the day. wake up multiple times to use the bathroom through the night. 4.5 months postpartum, vaginal delivery. is there any treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms (nocturia) can be for many reasons. Is it frequency or having to force urine out? Suggest try limiting fluid intake after 6pm, avoid pm alcohol, avoid constipation. empty your bladder before going to bed. If this does not work see a Urologist.

Question 3

is there any effective natural treatments  and / or diets for bladder retention caused by enlarged prostate and a "lazy"bladder.?

Accepted Answer

LAZY BLADDER: Treatments are usually aimed at keeping infections away. This can be done with vitamin c and methanamine. This assumes there is no blockage still. Many people simply catheterize to empty the residual urine 2-3x/day.

Question 4

what is the best natural remedy to prevent fluid retention. i have ckd?

Accepted Answer

Low salt intake: Salt hold on to water. If you have CKD with no or minimal compromise in renal function; mrs dash salt substitutes is a good alternative to using sodium chloride ( salt).

Question 5

could i have urinary retention or a shy bladder?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Yes, it may develop in few without obvious disorders of nerve system, but simply from inadequate relaxation and opening of urinary sphincter to coordinate the sequential contraction of bladder muscle (detrusor) so to maintain normal pressure inside bladder during peeing. This condition could be suspected by detailing voiding Hx as well as testing and following residual urine, etc. under medical Rx

Question 6

does scleroderma affect bladder and if so would it be only symptom  urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bladder problems are occasionally seen in scleroderma. Retention may rarely be the only symptom.

Question 7

is linzess and dicyclomine can they be taken togerher and also cane dicyclomine help bladder retention also?

Accepted Answer

Listen: dicyclomine won't likely help bladder retention, could even possibly worsen it.  And it has no indication for such a problem.  Dicyclomine can safely be taken with Linzess......unlikely to interact in any problematic way.   Live Healthy.  Happy New year.

Question 8

does baclofen work fast for bladder retention?

Accepted Answer

It can: Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant. If the retention is caused by non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles, then a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen can be very effective and can start to work within a few days.

Question 9

is it possible to have been born with a larger than normal bladder and then be mis-diagnosed with bladder retention ?

Accepted Answer

No,: Although functional bladder capacity varies among people, they should be able to empty their bladder. Of no doubt, you have noticed progressive slowing urine flow resulting in having to stand closer ; closer to urinal and taking longer time to finish a peeing. Fact: people accept slowing flow comes with age and wouldn't seek attention until having enough personal inconvenience...So, listen to doc.

Question 10

how do lumbar disc herniations cause bladder retention?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: If a disc herniation is severe enough, it can lead to neurologic issues because of nerve compressions.  Therefore, a disc hernation can potentially lead to pain, change in bowel function, and change in bladder function - including urinary retention.

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What kind of treatment is available for urinary retention. on fri aug 15 14, when the nurse empty my bladder i had 200 ml in it before test was start?

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Experiencing difficulty emptying bladder (urinary retention?) but only at night, not during the day. wake up multiple times to use the bathroom through the night. 4.5 months postpartum, vaginal delivery. is there any treatment?

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Is there any effective natural treatments and / or diets for bladder retention caused by enlarged prostate and a "lazy"bladder.?

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What is the best natural remedy to prevent fluid retention. i have ckd?

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Could i have urinary retention or a shy bladder?

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Does scleroderma affect bladder and if so would it be only symptom urinary retention?

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Is linzess and dicyclomine can they be taken togerher and also cane dicyclomine help bladder retention also?

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Does baclofen work fast for bladder retention?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have been born with a larger than normal bladder and then be mis-diagnosed with bladder retention ?

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How do lumbar disc herniations cause bladder retention?

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