What Causes Bladder Fullness and Pressure?
Disease description:
I’ve recently been experiencing a constant sensation of bladder heaviness and distension—could you please explain what might be causing this? What are the possible causes of bladder heaviness and distension?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The sensation of bladder heaviness or distension may be caused by cystitis or bladder stones. It can also result from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which often leads to glandular enlargement that compresses the urethra, causing urinary obstruction during voiding. This obstruction may lead to bladder overdistension, resulting in symptoms such as a feeling of bladder heaviness, weak urinary stream, incomplete emptying, and difficulty urinating. Additionally, prolonged urine retention may cause bladder heaviness—a normal physiological phenomenon that typically resolves after urination.
