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| Acute Urinary Retention | |
| Some men find that they are suddenly unable to pass urine even though they feel the urge to do so. This is because the bladder muscles have to strain to push urine through the narrowed urethra. This situation can be very painful. You will need to visit your doctor or hospital to have a catheter inserted. A catheter is a slim plastic tube that is gently passed up through the urethra into the bladder to drain away the urine. | |