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Individuals who have control over their own urination and have a fully functioning urinary tract, but cannot make it to the bathroom in time due to a physical or cognitive disability, are functionally incontinent.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhile urinary retention refers to inability of an animal to completely empty its bladder, functional urinary retention refers to this condition when it occurs without any obvious cause.
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Is Urinary hesitancy the same as urinary retention?
no
What is main term in diagnosis of urinary retention?
The main term in the diagnosis of urinary retention might be retention. The issue arises when the body is unable to empty the bladder completely which is actually the main function of the urinary tract.
Urine is held in the bladder?
urinary retention
Which term is also known as ischuria?
urinary retention
Do you palpate the symphysis pubis ablove the bladder for urinary retention?
no
Can Oxycodone cause urinary retention?
Yes, that is one of the side effects.
How does multiple sclerosis cause pyelonephritis?
Urinary retention can predispose someone with MS to urinary tract infection, including pyelonephritis.
What is the medical term meaning Inability to empty the bladder?
stress incontinenceStress incontinencestress incontinenceStress Incontinence
What is urinary retention?
normal output of urine
Will pain medication cause urinary problems?
Yes, narcotic pain medicine is known to cause urinary retention as well as constipation.
What is the inability to hold urine?
Enuresis is the involuntary discharge of urine; also called incontinence.
When is a cystometry performed?
cystometry study is performed to diagnose problems with urination, including incontinence, urinary retention, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
