Urinary Retention

Tips from survivors: “Taking my time and relaxing helped my body relearn how to empty my bladder.”

Difficulty emptying the bladder completely.

Trouble starting urination, a weak stream, feeling like the bladder is still full after going, or needing to urinate frequently in small amounts.

Stroke can disrupt the brain signals that control the coordination of bladder muscles needed to release urine.

Less common than urinary urgency or incontinence, but can occur in some stroke survivors.

Bladder training, medical evaluation, catheterization when necessary, medications, and monitoring fluid intake.

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