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Difficulty Emptying Urinary Bladder
Delayed urination; Hesitancy; Difficulty initiating urination
Home Care
- Monitor, record, and report your urination patterns to your doctor.
- Apply heat to your lower abdomen (below your belly button and above the pubic bone). This is where the bladder lies. The heat relaxes muscles and aids urination.
- Massage or place light pressure over your bladder to stimulate emptying.
- Drink plenty of fluid
- For infections, antibiotics from your doctor will be needed. Symptoms that suggest a...
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