Acute urinary retention is a sudden and painful inability to urinate, often requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent bladder damage. It is commonly caused by obstructions, such as an enlarged prostate, or neurological conditions affecting bladder control.

Acute Urinary Retention

Sudden inability to urinate

Painful inability to urinate

Immediate Medical Intervention

Prevent bladder damage

Commonly caused by obstructions

An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in aging men where the prostate gland increases in size, potentially causing urinary symptoms such as difficulty in urination and increased frequency. While not cancerous, BPH can significantly impact quality of life and may require medical or surgical treatment depending on symptom severity.

Enlarged Prostate

Neurological conditions encompass a wide range of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Understanding these conditions involves exploring their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments, which can vary significantly across different types of disorders.

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