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One of a Urologic emergency condition that we are going to discuss today is an acute urinary retention. The condition is most prevalent and common in male patient rather than the female. So the topic wills mainly focusing on the acute urinary retention in male patients. Typically, it happens in older gentleman who over 60 years and they were the most often group that realized and faced the condition of symptom. The following risks factors below shall have considered while the patients suffering from it;

尿閉の危険因子
- 良性前立腺肥大症-老年男性が避けて通れない最も多くみられる危険因子として、前立腺肥大があります。一般的に、50歳以上の男性は徐々に尿の勢いが弱まりますが、泌尿器科医による適切な治療は来るべき将来の尿閉の発症リスクを最小限に抑えることが可能です。
- Urethral stricture – Having history of urethral infection, STDs or Endoscopic urological procedure might induce a urethral scarring process which will makes urethral lumen narrowing and finally obstructed.

- Urethral stone – A rare condition which is occurred by urinary tract stone occluded inside the urethral lumen and that would need an emergency evacuation.

- 感染症-膀胱感染症、前立腺感染症や尿道感染症などは、感染患部で重症炎症となり結果的に急性尿閉を引き起こします。

- Medications – Certain medications can interfere with bladder function. When the causative drug is stopped, acute urinary retention typically resolves.

- Constipation – Stool compacted in the rectum can compress the urethra and obstruct urinary flow, making constipation a surprisingly common and easily correctable cause of urinary retention.

- Limited ambulation – The bladder is controlled by the brain, which typically allows voiding in a quiet, standing position. Patients confined to bed often struggle to urinate and can improve simply by being encouraged to walk and stand.

- Neurological causes – A complicated condition that should be needed more carefully assessment by Urologist.
- Bladder dysfunction – Another rare bladder condition which cannot contract well and end up with full bladder.
An urgent management which we had always performed is the bladder decompression with urethral catheter or suprapubic tube insertion to release a large amount of the urines from the bladder before it becomes rupture. Then the certain treatment will be depended and done by a well-trained Urologist. Patient must be educated about plan of the treatment and the possibility causes of the retention. A few complications after draining a large volume of urine, such as hematuria, should be explained to the patient in advance to prevent unnecessary alarm.
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If you or a loved one has experienced acute urinary retention or suspect BPH with worsening urinary symptoms, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers specialist consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. 診療をご予約.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acute Urinary Retention in Men
Acute urinary retention is a urological emergency in which a person is suddenly unable to urinate despite having a full bladder. It is most common in men over the age of 60 and causes significant pain and discomfort. Immediate treatment with bladder catheterization is required to relieve the obstruction and prevent bladder injury.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlargement of the prostate gland, is the most common cause of acute urinary retention in men. As the prostate grows, it gradually compresses the urethra, reducing urinary flow and increasing the risk of complete obstruction. Other causes include urethral stricture, infection, medications, constipation, and neurological conditions.
Yes. Several drug classes can impair bladder contractility or increase urethral resistance, leading to urinary retention. Common culprits include antihistamines, decongestants, anticholinergics, antidepressants, and opioid pain medications. In many cases, stopping the offending medication resolves the retention without further intervention.
The immediate treatment is bladder decompression via urethral catheterization or, in some cases, suprapubic tube insertion. This relieves the obstruction and prevents bladder rupture. After decompression, a urologist will investigate the underlying cause and plan definitive treatment, which may include medications, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery depending on the diagnosis.
Yes, mild hematuria (blood in urine) after draining a large volume of retained urine is a known and usually self-limiting complication. It occurs due to sudden decompression of the bladder wall and the release of small mucosal blood vessels. It typically resolves within 24–48 hours with adequate hydration. Your urologist will monitor this and advise if further evaluation is needed.
**免責事項:** このコンテンツは、バンコク病院本部の認定泌尿器科医であるSoarawee Weerasopone博士によって作成およびレビューされました。教育目的のみのものであり、医学的アドバイスを構成するものではありません。いかなる医療処置を開始する前にも、必ず資格のある医療専門家にご相談ください。.
医学的に記述・監修: ソアラウィー・ウィーラソポーン医師(ポム医師) — バンコク病院本社 泌尿器科専門医。 国際フェロー:ベイラー医科大学(米国)、順天堂大学(日本)、長庚紀念医院(台湾)。.

ソアラウィー・ウィーラソポーン医師(ポム医師)は、バンコク病院本院の泌尿器科専門医で、男性医学、ロボット手術(ダヴィンチシステム)、腎結石治療を専門としています。ベイラー医科大学(米国)、順天堂大学医学部附属順天堂医院(日本)、長庚記念医院(台湾)での国際フェローシップを修了しています。このサイトのすべての医療コンテンツは、ソアラウィー医師の臨床経験と国際的なトレーニングに基づいて、同医師によって作成・監修されています。.


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