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Urinary Retention

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Urinary Retention Treatment

Treatment for urinary retention depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for urinary retention may include:

Urinary catheter:

A flexible, rubber tube is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder, in order to drain the bladder

Surgery for urinary retention:

In order to relieve pressure on the urethra

Enlarged prostate treatment:

Medications for enlarged prostate
Surgery for enlarged prostate

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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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