Degree of urinary retention

What does "Degree of urinary retention" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Degree of urinary retention refers to how severe a person's inability to completely empty their bladder is. This condition can range from mild, where a person can still urinate but not fully empty their bladder, to severe, where a person cannot urinate at all. The degree of urinary retention can affect the type of treatment a person needs and how urgently they need it. It's usually determined by a healthcare professional through various tests.

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