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Incontinuance (Retention-Suppression)
Homeopathic remedies for urinary retention, suppression, and incontinence
Overview
Incontinuance, also known as urinary retention or suppression, is a condition where a person experiences difficulty urinating or an inability to fully empty the bladder. This can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms and potential complications if left untreated.
Remedies often used
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Suppression of urine
Sudden inability to urinate or pass only small amounts of urine Constant feeling of needing to urinate with little output Burning or discomfort in the bladder or urethra
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Sudden, painful urinary retention with restlessness and crying
Sudden, violent onset of urinary retention Restlessness and crying due to pain Aversion to being touched
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Inability to urinate or delayed, weak urine stream Urinary incontinence, especially after a fright or emotional upset Bloated, tympanic abdomen
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Painful, drop-by-drop urination with burning
Painful, burning urination with a sensation of needing to urinate frequently Urine passed in small, painful drops Feeling of a ball pressing against the urethra, especially when standing
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Show 12 more remedies Apis mellifica Drowsiness and tendency to coma with marked edema Hyoscyamus niger Distended bladder with inability to fully empty Terebinthinae oleum Painful, drop-by-drop urination (painful, difficult urination) Laurocerasus Suppression of urine due to bladder paresis (weakness) Arsenicum album Extreme restlessness Petroselinum sativum Inability to pass urine after jumping up and down, with pain and screaming Cannabis indica Burning, scalding sensation before, during and after urination Ruta graveolens Inability to void urine when the opportunity presents itself Plumbum metallicum Inability to urinate for 2 days Veratrum album Difficulty starting urine flow Hydrocyanicum acidum Sore, raw, dry throat with difficulty swallowing Helleborus niger Totally unconscious with dilated pupils, insensible to light, uraemic convulsions, urinous odour from the body
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See a doctor if
Sudden and complete inability to urinate, accompanied by severe pain or discomfort Fever, chills, or other signs of infection, which may indicate a urinary tract infection Severe abdominal pain or swelling, which could be a sign of a more serious underlying condition Confusion, drowsiness, or other neurological symptoms, which may indicate a more serious medical emergency
Everyday tips
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help maintain a healthy bladder Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can irritate the bladder and worsen symptoms Perform pelvic floor exercises, such as Kegel exercises, to strengthen the muscles that control urination Establish a regular bathroom routine, with scheduled breaks to use the restroom
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