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A member asked:
Is it possible for urinary retention be treated without a catheter?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
It depends: May be possible depending on the cause.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Yes: Interstim therapy, pelvic floor therapy, stopping meds that may be causing the problem.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Sometimes: Urinary retention is usually due to nerve dysfunction and if you are neurologically intact, there is a treatment that may help. Sacral neuromodulation (Interstim) has helped thousands of people with this problem so see a specialist.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Depends upon cause: Also if acute(sudden onset) or chronic(long standing). Enemas can relieve retention if due to stool impaction. Surgery can correct problem if due to obstruction, i.e. cystocele, enlarged prostate etc.. Acute retention not due to constipation requires catheterisation or placement of supra-pubic drainage tube. Some chronic cases respond to":neuro-modulation". Discuss with urologist/ uro-gynecologist
Answered 11/27/2017
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