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.
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 20 doctors who treat acute urinary retention
Specialties that treat acute urinary retention
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute urinary retention
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Luis Ramon Sing Paramo
Dra. Ma Irma Isabel Beristain
Dr. Raul Ernesto Zenteno Barrios
Dr. Jose Silva Aguiniga
Dr. Gustavo Arizpe Velasco
Dr. Erik Zenon Molina Bolanos
Dr. Rodrigo Servin de la Mora
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 usually treated by specialists in gynecologist, urologist.