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How is urinary retention treated? i havent passed urine for about 18-20 hours wnd i feel my bladder is full but only passing a tiny bit of urine. i want to know what to expect at the er?

Q: how is urinary retention treated? i havent passed urine for about 18-20 hours wnd i feel my bladder is full but only passing a tiny bit of urine. i want to know what to expect at the er?

: They will examine you and if you still can;t void they might pass a small catheter under local anesthesia to relieve you and refer you to a Urologist

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

They will examine you and if you still can;t void they might pass a small catheter under local anesthesia to relieve you and refer you to a Urologist

Answered 8/27/2021

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A member asked:

How is urinary retention treated? i havent passed urine for about 18-20 hours wnd i feel my bladder is full but only passing a tiny bit of urine. i want to know what to expect at the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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