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What urinary retention meansWhen to seek urgent careDo not substitute supplements for care
What urinary retention meansWhen to seek urgent careDo not substitute supplements for care
What urinary retention means
Retention means the bladder does not empty normally. Acute retention can present as an inability to urinate despite a strong urge.
When to seek urgent care
NIDDK advises immediate medical help if you cannot urinate at all.
Do not substitute supplements for care
A supplement claim is not an appropriate response to acute urinary retention. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the cause.