Urinary conditons

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What is acute urinary retention (AUR)?

The inability to empty the bladder

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What are causes of AUR?

  • prostate enlargement

  • Urethral stricture - inflammation/ scar tissue from surgery

  • Urinary tract stones

  • Nerve problems

  • Aging

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What are signs and symptoms of AUR?

  • Severe abdominal pain

  • Unable to pass urine

  • Reduced flow

  • Signs of infection

  • Swelling of the bladder

  • Kidney damage due to back-flow of urine

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What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

When a part of the urinary tract becomes infected

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What are signs and symptoms of a UTI?

  • Pain or burning when urinating

  • Cramping pain in lower back of abdomen

  • Dysuria - burning

  • Increased frequency

  • Confusion

  • Strong smelling urine

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What type of UTI is more serious and why?

Upper as there is a risk of kidney damage