Chronic Urinary Retention

Volume of urine passed at each void


Volume on bladder scan


Volume of urine passed upon catheterization


History of catheter use and type (intermittent self-catheterization, indwelling catheter)



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Reports Frequency of voiding Nocturia Incomplete emptying sensation Straining to void Weak urinary stream Difficulty initiating urination Dribbling at the end of urination Recurrent urinary tract infections

Reports No Frequency of voiding No Nocturia No Incomplete emptying sensation No Straining to void No Weak urinary stream No Difficulty initiating urination No Dribbling at the end of urination No Recurrent urinary tract infections

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Red Flag Symptoms

Reports Lower abdominal pain Lower abdominal distension Fever Chills Persistent hematuria Cloudy urine Foul-smelling urine Incontinence Recurrent urinary incontinence Recurrent urinary tract infections

Reports No Lower abdominal pain No Lower abdominal distension No Fever No Chills No Persistent hematuria No Cloudy urine No Foul-smelling urine No Incontinence No Recurrent urinary incontinence No Recurrent urinary tract infections

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Has a history of Prostate enlargement Previous prostate surgery Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic surgery Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Spinal cord injury Pelvic trauma Urethral stricture Bladder stones Bladder cancer Constipation Use of medications with anticholinergic effects

Has no history of Prostate enlargement Previous prostate surgery Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic surgery Multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease Spinal cord injury Pelvic trauma Urethral stricture Bladder stones Bladder cancer Constipation Use of medications with anticholinergic effects

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Any previous procedures attempted to alleviate urinary retention (e.g., urethral dilation, cystoscopy, bladder botox injections)


Response to previous treatments or procedures


Impact of urinary retention on quality of life and daily activities


Current medications and their dosages, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements


Any known allergies to medications




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Use of medications for urinary symptoms (e.g., alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, mirabegron)


Use of medications for bladder dysfunction (e.g., anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists)


Use of medications for underlying conditions (e.g., antimuscarinics for Parkinson’s disease)


Family history of urinary retention or related urological conditions


Social history, including occupation and lifestyle factors




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Impact on sexual function and relationships


Previous urological investigations (uroflowmetry, post-void residual volume, cystoscopy, urodynamic studies)


Imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI) and findings


Any abnormal urodynamic findings (e.g., detrusor underactivity, overactive bladder, impaired contractility)


Recent urological procedures or surgeries




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Any other relevant details



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