Urinary Retention & Voiding Dysfunction

What is urinary retention?

Urinary retention occurs when you are unable to completely empty your bladder. This can be acute (sudden inability to urinate) or chronic (difficulty emptying the bladder over time). Voiding dysfunction encompasses various problems with bladder emptying.

Symptoms

• Difficulty starting urination
• Weak or intermittent urine stream
• Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Frequent urination in small amounts
• Urinary urgency
• Lower abdominal discomfort

Causes

Urinary retention can be caused by various factors including pelvic organ prolapse, neurological conditions, medications, prior pelvic surgery, or bladder dysfunction. Dr. Tabakin will perform a thorough evaluation to identify the underlying cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan.