What are some causes of bladder retention?

Answer by  worker7654 (1033)

Bladder retention can be caused by bladder dropping in some older women who have weak pelvic muscles. This can cause problems emptying the whole bladder. Also problems with the muscles of the bladder can cause retention of the bladder and both can be fixed surgically if necessary but a doctor can tell the true cause.

Answer by  pinoot1976 (267)

There are various causes of bladder retention and may be specific for either females or males. Common causes in males include an enlarged prostate, a bladder calculi or a urethral stricture. Others less common include a neurological cause, such as paraparesis, spinal stenosis and others. Females are less likely to have a bladder outlet obstruction.

Answer by  worker9259 (43)

If there is an obstruction like kidney stones, urine cannot flow freely through the urinary track. Non-obstructive causes include a weak bladder muscle and nerve problems. Stroke, Vaginal childbirth,Pelvic injury or trauma Accidents that injure the brain or spinal cord ,Cancer,Kidney or bladder stones Enlarged prostate. · Cancer ·

Answer by  worker5534 (518)

Bladder tissues are made of very sencitive cells. That cells are demaged due to the over secreation of Hydro cloric acid already present in the bladder. The level of HCL causes retention.