What is Acute Urinary Retention?

Description of the disease

Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a condition in which there is difficulty in voiding urine from the bladder. This can be caused by various reasons such as obstruction of the urinary tract, muscle weakness, or nerve damage.

Classification

• Functional AUR
• Obstructive AUR
• Refractory AUR

Symptoms

• Feeling of tension or fullness in the lower abdomen
• Frequent urination in small amounts
• Difficulty in initiating urination

Causes

• Prostatitis
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Herniated disc

Diagnosis

To establish a diagnosis, the doctor may use ultrasound, cystoscopy, or computerized tomography.

Treatment

Treatment for AUR depends on its cause and may include physiotherapy, drug therapy, or surgical intervention.

Prevention

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Promptly seeking medical attention when symptoms arise

Doctor

Urologist