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Urinary Retention

HISTORY:
Urinary retention symptoms for  









Worsening factors: 
Treatments tried: , 
Other elements:

EXAM:
General appearance: 
Abdomen: , , , 
Anorectal: DRE , prostate , anus 
Genital: , testicles , penis 
Pelvic: vulva , vagina , cervix , uterus , adnexa , 

ASSESSMENT:
Urinary retention due to  
DDx: 

PLAN:
- Blood work: , , , 
- Urinalysis
- Urine culture
- Renal ultrasound
- CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
- Post-void residual urine volume
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- Catheterization
- Stop medications that may be causing urinary retention (decongestants, antihistamines, antidepressants, diuretics, opioids)
- Referral to urologist
- Keep catheter in place until urologist appointment
- Follow-up in  
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop such as fever, hematuria, or urinary incontinence
- Go to ER if unable to urinate or severe lower abdominal pain