Symptoms of urinary retention
Disease description:
Today I keep feeling like there's urine in my bladder, but when I go to the bathroom, I can't urinate properly. I feel quite uncomfortable—only a small amount comes out each time, and I feel the urge to go very frequently. It feels a lot like urinary retention. Could you please tell me what specific symptoms this condition usually involves?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The symptoms of urinary retention are varied and evident, mainly including difficulty urinating, frequent and urgent urination, abdominal mass, and urinary incontinence. Difficulty urinating manifests as poor urine flow, straining during urination, and a narrowed urinary stream, with severe cases even resulting in the inability to void urine spontaneously. Frequency, urgency, and pain during urination are common bladder irritative symptoms; patients may experience a persistent urge to urinate and discomfort or pain while voiding. Additionally, due to urine accumulation in the bladder, an abdominal mass may form, causing discomfort. Some patients with urinary retention may also develop urinary incontinence, characterized by the loss of bladder control. These symptoms not only impair patients' quality of life but may also lead to more serious complications such as urinary tract infections and damage to the urinary system. Prompt medical attention is essential once symptoms of urinary retention appear, to ensure timely and effective treatment.
