What are risk factors for chronic urinary retention?

Risk factors

• Urinary tract infection
• Certain drugs, such as anticholinergics, antihistamines, and certain decongestants, are used.
• Giving birth, particularly when the delivery results in trauma or injury
• Bladder muscles that are weak owing to ageing, inactivity, or injury
• Nerve damage and nerve-related illnesses, such as diabetes

Treatment

• Antibiotics used to treat a urinary tract infection
• Pelvic floor dysfunction physical treatment
• Changing drugs when a prescription drug is the issue
• Using a catheter to drain the bladder urethral dilatation surgery to relieve a clogged or restricted urethra