Urinary Retention

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Also known as:  Urinary Hesitancy

 

Description

Urinary Retention is the inability or impairment in the ability to pass Urine.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Urinary Retention

Prescribed Medications

 Bethanecol Chloride (30 - 150 mg per day) may alleviate Urinary Retention (where Urinary Retention is caused by the inability of Bladder Muscles to properly contract).

 

These Substances may Cause Urinary Retention

Prescribed Medications

 Ifosfamide may cause Urinary Retention in some persons - this occurs as a result of the (hemorrhagic) Cystitis induced by Ifosfamide.

 Reboxetine may cause Urinary Retention in some persons.  [1]

 

These Ailments may Cause Urinary Retention

Sexual System

 Enlarged Prostate may cause Urinary Retention due to obstruction of the neck of the Bladder.

 

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