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  2. Urinary retention - Wikipedia

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    Urinary retention is a common disorder in elderly males. The most common cause of urinary retention is BPH. This disorder starts around age 50 and symptoms may appear after 10–15 years. BPH is a progressive disorder and narrows the neck of the bladder leading to urinary retention.

  3. Overflow incontinence - Wikipedia

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    Alpha-adrenergic agonists may cause urinary retention by stimulating the contraction of the urethral sphincter. Calcium channel blockers may decrease the contractility of the smooth muscle tissue in the urinary bladder, causing urinary retention with overflow incontinence. Epidural anesthesia and delivery also can cause the overflow incontinence.

  4. Lower urinary tract symptoms - Wikipedia

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    Hesitancy [8] (worsened if bladder is very full) [9] Terminal dribbling [8] Incomplete voiding [8] Urinary retention [10] Overflow incontinence (occurs in chronic retention) [10] Episodes of near retention [10] As the symptoms are common and non-specific, LUTS is not necessarily a reason to suspect prostate cancer. [7]

  5. Urinary tract obstruction - Wikipedia

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    It is a cause of urinary retention. Complete obstruction of the urinary tract requires prompt treatment for renal preservation. [ 1 ] Any sign of infection, such as fever and chills, in the context of obstruction to urine flow constitutes a urologic emergency.

  6. What your peeing frequency can say about your health - AOL

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    Excessive urination that’s not due to copious water or beverage consumption can have multiple causes, including overactive bladder syndrome, diabetes, a urinary tract infection or medications ...

  7. Neurogenic bladder dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Neurogenic bladder can cause a range of urinary symptoms including urinary urgency, urinary incontinence or difficulty urinating (urinary retention). The first sign of bladder dysfunction may be recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

  8. Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Neurogenic bladder can cause urinary retention and cause symptoms similar to those of BPH. This may occur as a result of uncoordinated contraction of the bladder muscle or impairment in the timing of bladder muscle contraction and urethral sphincter relaxation. [ 2 ]

  9. Urinary incontinence - Wikipedia

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    The bladder stores urine and then releases it through the urethra, which is the canal that carries urine to the outside of the body. Controlling this activity involves nerves, muscles, the spinal cord and the brain. [citation needed] The bladder is made of two types of muscles: the detrusor and the sphincter.

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