The Bladder - Urinary Retention: Difficulty Voiding - Paruresis
Use the Six Steps of Healing to help with urinary retention (paruresis).
Step 0. Do
Nothing
Oops, that’s the problem. Seriously, though, relaxing deeply
can open the valves. If it doesn’t, there may be an obstruction.
Step 1. Collect
Information
Because the prostate gland encircles the urethra (the tube
that allows the bladder to empty), when the prostate is swollen, it becomes difficult to empty the bladder. The
urinary stream may start and stop, be scanty, or feel urgent without much result.
As much as a cup of urine may be retained even after “emptying?.
The Bladder - Urinary Retention: Difficulty Voiding - Paruresis
Use the Six Steps of Healing to help with urinary retention (paruresis).
Step 0. Do
Nothing
Oops, that’s the problem. Seriously, though, relaxing deeply
can open the valves. If it doesn’t, there may be an obstruction.
Step 1. Collect
Information
Because the prostate gland encircles the urethra (the tube
that allows the bladder to empty), when the prostate is swollen, it becomes difficult to empty the bladder. The
urinary stream may start and stop, be scanty, or feel urgent without much result.
As much as a cup of urine may be retained even after “emptying?.
Deal of the day
