urinary retention (Meaning)
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urinary retention (n)
holding urine in the urinary bladder
Synonyms & Antonyms of urinary retention
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urinary retention Sentence Examples
- Urinary retention is a condition in which the body cannot fully empty the bladder.
- Patients with an enlarged prostate gland may experience urinary retention.
- Certain medications, such as antidepressants, can cause urinary retention as a side effect.
- Urinary retention can lead to serious complications, including kidney damage and infection.
- Treatment for urinary retention may involve catheterization or surgery.
- Chronic urinary retention can increase the risk of developing bladder stones.
- Urinary retention is more common in men than in women.
- Indwelling catheters can be used to manage urinary retention in some cases.
- If urinary retention is not treated, it can lead to bladder rupture.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of urinary retention in older men.
FAQs About the word urinary retention
holding urine in the urinary bladder
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Urinary retention is a condition in which the body cannot fully empty the bladder.
Patients with an enlarged prostate gland may experience urinary retention.
Certain medications, such as antidepressants, can cause urinary retention as a side effect.
Urinary retention can lead to serious complications, including kidney damage and infection.
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