{"product_id":"2940153977188","title":"Urinary Retention, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrinary retention is the medical disorder of inability to empty the bladder completely.\u003cbr\u003eAcute urinary retention (AUR) happens suddenly and lasts only a short time.\u003cbr\u003ePeople with acute urinary retention cannot pass urine at all, even though they have a full bladder.\u003cbr\u003eAcute urinary retention, a potentially life-threatening medical disorder, needs instant emergency treatment.\u003cbr\u003eAcute urinary retention can produce great discomfort or pain.\u003cbr\u003eChronic urinary retention can be a long-lasting medical disorder.\u003cbr\u003ePeople with chronic urinary retention can still pass urine.\u003cbr\u003eBut they do not entirely empty all of the urine from their bladders\u003cbr\u003eUrinary retention can occur from\u003cbr\u003e1. Retention of the urethra such as enlarged prostate, urethral stricture, urinary tract stones, cystocele, rectocele, constipation, and certain tumors and cancers\u003cbr\u003e2. Nerve problems\u003cbr\u003e3. Medications\u003cbr\u003e4. Weakened bladder muscles\u003cbr\u003eIf the nerves are injured, the brain may not get the nerve signal that the bladder is full.\u003cbr\u003eEven when a person has a full bladder, the bladder muscles that press the urine out may not get the nerve signal to push, or the sphincters may not get the nerve signal to relax.\u003cbr\u003ePeople of all ages can have nerve problems that disrupt bladder function.\u003cbr\u003e1. Vaginal childbirth\u003cbr\u003e2. Brain or spinal cord infections or injuries\u003cbr\u003e3. Diabetes\u003cbr\u003e4. Stroke\u003cbr\u003e5. Multiple sclerosis\u003cbr\u003e6. Pelvic injury or trauma\u003cbr\u003eDifferent types of medicines can produce urinary retention by disrupting nerve signals to the bladder and prostate such as antihistamine, antidepressant\u003cbr\u003eWeakened bladder muscles may not tighten strongly enough or long enough to empty the bladder completely, leading to urinary retention.\u003cbr\u003eThe symptoms of acute urinary retention may be:\u003cbr\u003e1. Inability to urinate\u003cbr\u003e2. Painful, urgent need to urinate\u003cbr\u003e3. Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen\u003cbr\u003e4. Bloating of the lower abdomen\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Cystoscopy\u003cbr\u003e2. Urodynamic tests\u003cbr\u003e3. Electromyography of bladder\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Instant catheterization\u003cbr\u003e2. Urethral dilation and stents\u003cbr\u003e3. Prostate medicines and surgery.\u003cbr\u003e4. An internal urethrotomy\u003cbr\u003e5. Cystocele or rectocele repair\u003cbr\u003e6. Tumor and cancer surgery\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Urinary Retention\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Dysuria\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Urine Incontinence\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103477154032,"sku":"2940153977188","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153977188_p0.jpg?v=1764062035","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153977188","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}