complications
Last reviewed 01/2018
Complications include:
- those of prolonged bladder outflow obstruction: - hypertrophy of bladder muscle - bladder diverticula formation - hydronephrosis may occur, and may lead to renal failure
- acute on chronic urinary retention - precipitated by factors such as: - constipation - urinary tract infection - overfilling - drugs, for example, antidepressants or diuretics