Urinary retention
Updated: 2024-05-21
Description
Trouble urinating and emptying the bladder all the way.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away if:
- Not able to urinate.
- Severe discomfort, pain or swelling in lower belly.
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if:
- Urinating more than eight times a day.
- Weak or interrupted urine stream.
- Feeling a need to urinate after finishing urination.
- Feeling of not emptying bladder completely.