Urinary Retention Specialist in Sarasota and Tampa, FL

Allison Wyman, MD is an expert urogynecologist committed to providing the highest quality care to patients throughout the Bradenton and Sarasota area in the diagnosis and treatment options for women suffering from urinary retention. Dr. Wyman is dedicated to offering patients a wide range of quality urogynecology services in a warm and friendly environment to provide the very best care.

As a board-certified and expert-trained surgeon, Dr. Wyman is experienced in offering the latest technology in treating urinary retention, including the most minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Allison Wyman offers care for a wide variety of patients from all over the state of Florida. Our urogynecology office in Sarasota and Tampa offers state-of-the-art care in urogynecology with a personal touch to improve procedure outcomes in patients.

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What is Urinary Retention

Urinary retention is defined as the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder. You may be unable to start urination, or if you are able to start, you can’t fully empty your bladder.

Does This Sound Familiar?

Difficulty starting to urinate
Difficulty fully emptying the bladder
Weak dribble or stream of urine
Loss of small amounts of urine during the day
Inability to feel when bladder is full
Increased abdominal pressure
Lack of urge to urinate
Strained efforts to push urine out of the bladder
Frequent urination
Nocturia (waking up more than two times at night to urinate)

Why Is This Happening?

There are two general types of urinary retention: obstructive and non-obstructive. If there is an obstruction (for example, kidney stones), urine cannot flow freely through the urinary tract. Non-obstructive causes include a weak bladder muscle and nerve problems that interfere with signals between the brain and the bladder. If the nerves aren’t working properly, the brain may not get the message that the bladder is full.

Some of the most common causes of non-obstructive urinary retention are:

Stroke
Vaginal childbirth
Pelvic injury or trauma
Impaired muscle or nerve function due to medication or anesthesia
Accidents that injure the brain or spinal cord

Obstructive retention may result from:

Cancer
Kidney or bladder stones
Enlarged prostate (BPH) in men

Please note: InterStim™ is not indicated for Obstructive Retention

Treat Yourself to Less Worry

Urinary retention is a treatable condition. Don’t be afraid to speak up about your symptoms and how they affect your daily life. This will help your doctor find the right treatment for you.

Schedule a Consultation with a Urinary Retention Specialist in Sarasota

If you are experiencing symptoms of urinary retention and are considering your treatment options, contact Dr. Allison Wyman to discuss the cause of your condition and the treatment options available. To schedule a consultation at our urogynecology clinic in Sarasota and Tampa, please call (941) 241-0161 or request an appointment through our secure online form. We are conveniently located to patients throughout Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, and Arcadia.