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Medical Conditions - Incomplete Bladder Emptying

Incomplete bladder emptying is a condition where there is incomplete emptying of the bladder when it remains whole. It is also known as urinary retention. The symptoms are difficulty emptying the bladder, losing a small amount of urine every day, increased abdominal pressure, and increased urge to urinate. The causes are an enlarged prostate, infections, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and urethral stricture. It is managed by taking medications depending on the cause.

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What could be the reasons for my high PSA levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thank you for sharing your symptoms and test results in detail (attachments have been removed to protect the privacy).

Can urine retention lead to prostate cancer?

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How to treat and manage urinary retention?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed bladder outlet partial obstruction, which is possible due to urethral injury.

What is the cause of constipation despite a balanced diet?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history, and below is my observation.

I am taking medicines for an overstretched bladder with no improvement. Please help.

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You do have an overstretched bladder.

While ejaculating or urinating, I feel incomplete. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Semen blocking the way cannot happen so this much thing is clear.

What causes increased bladder wall thickness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An increase in bladder wall thickness suggests obstruction in the flow of urine. Obstruction causes bladder muscle hypertrophy.

I feel bladder fullness with increased urine frequency at night. Do I have an overactive bladder?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Overactive bladder is diagnosed with urodynamic studies. You have symptoms of increased frequency of urine, mainly at night, causing sleep disturbance.

Why do I have to constrict my muscles to urinate?

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