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Description

Urinary retention is a condition in which a person is unable to completely empty their bladder. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including an obstruction in the urinary tract, an infection, or a neurological disorder. Symptoms of urinary retention include difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine, a weak or slow urinary stream, and a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. Treatment for urinary retention depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery.

Symptoms (patient's findings)

• anorexia
• dysuria
• fever
• flank pain
• nausea
• suprapubic pain
• urinary frequency
• urinary incontinence
• vague abdominal pain
• vomiting

Signs (examiner's findings)

• disorientation

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      prostate-specific antigen
• urine
  •      bacteria
  •      nitrite

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