Acute Urinary Retention
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When the body cannot empty the bladder, the situation can suddenly become very distressing: acute urinary retention is the sudden inability to urinate despite having a full bladder.
Common symptoms: It is usually accompanied by pain or pressure in the lower abdomen, an urge to urinate, and the inability to do so.
When should you see a doctor? This is a situation that requires prompt attention, since the discomfort can increase rapidly.
Which specialist treats it? Acute urinary retention is treated primarily by the urologist, and in women the gynecologist may also be involved. If you are unable to urinate, seeking evaluation without delay is the most sensible course.
Data on 242 doctors who treat acute urinary retention
Which specialist treats acute urinary retention?
Acute urinary retention is an emergency that a urologist should evaluate right away. Find urologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute urinary retention
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Frequently asked questions
What is acute urinary retention?
When the body cannot empty the bladder, the situation can suddenly become very distressing: acute urinary retention is the sudden inability to urinate despite having a full bladder.
Which doctor treats acute urinary retention?
Acute urinary retention is an emergency that a urologist should evaluate right away. Find urologists.