Dr. Uwais Zaid explains urine retention causes, risks like UTIs and kidney damage, and prevention steps at OSF HealthCare.

Atonic bladder is a condition where the bladder muscles cannot contract fully. This can cause difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such ...

Urinary retention is an inability to completely empty your bladder. There are two main types of urinary retention: Chronic bladder retention is an ongoing condition that develops over time. You may be ...

The patient's new doctor performed a post-void residual (PVR) ultrasound and cystoscope, and determined his bladder was very enlarged.

Neurogenic bladder and bowel occur when nerve damage causes you to have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowel. If left untreated, they can cause serious complications. However, treatment can ...

An adult may be able to hold up to 400 milliliters of urine in their bladder. If a person feels the need to urinate, they should only hold in their pee for as long as it takes to reach a restroom.