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How would i know whether i have incontinence or urinary retention?
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Leakage.: Incontinence refers to leakage of urine - either stress related ie cough/sneeze or urge - the urge to urinate and leaking before making it to restroom. Urinary retention refers to a neurolofical codition causing the inability to empty the bladder- which can cause leakage or not- usually does though...
Answered 5/15/2012
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Incontinence=wetting: Urinary retention = inability to urinate, or inability to fully empty bladder. A urolologist could help you with either or both problems.
Answered 4/18/2012
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