Urinary retention is when a person can urinate, but not empty their bladder entirely. The symptom can be either obstructive or nonobstructive. This condition can cause any other issues such as cancer, prostate issues, kidney stones, pelvic trauma, nerve disease, stroke and other structural defects within the urinary system. Symptoms often include pain in the lower back and discomfort or pressure in the lower abdomen. An urgent need to urinate, but also the inability to do so. Patients commonly experience an interrupted stream of urine and the inability to determine if the bladder is full or not. If you've been experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

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