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If your bladder doesn't empty all the way is it harmful?
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It may be: Incomplete bladder emptying is called post-void residual volume. It can be measured by a urologists office. Some implications of this condition can be but not limited to: urinary tract infections, abdominal discomfort, or urinary leakage.
Answered 5/10/2018
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