A girl develops urinary retention with a painless vesicular rash on her buttocks, leading to a diagnosis of herpes zoster after initial treatment for suspected cystitis fails.

Intermittent catheterization every 6 hours in postpartum women with urinary retention may be a better strategy than extended catheterization over 24 hours, a new prospective, randomized, controlled ...

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 ...

Constipation may increase your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by putting pressure on your bladder. This pressure may lead to urinary retention and bacterial growth. Share on ...

The bladder is easy to overlook—until it starts causing trouble. This small, balloon-like organ in the lower urinary tract quietly stores and releases urine, helping the body eliminate waste and ...

In a surprising medical revelation this year, researchers have confirmed what many women over 40 suspected for years: bladder leakage and pelvic discomfort often begin not in the bladder itself, but ...

Your bladder isn’t directly involved with the reproductive process, but pregnancy may have many effects on your bladder. Needing to urinate more frequently is both an early sign of pregnancy and a ...

Can't get to the loo during a meeting that never seems to end, or hours from the next stop of the rest of your journey? An ...