Urinary retention is a condition of difficult urination, feeling the urge to urinate but being unable to do so. This phenomenon can occur in anyone, of any age or gender. Children are at the highest risk of urinary retention. Children in this situation often become restless, uncomfortable, and cry, causing worry and anxiety for their parents. So, what should we do when a child has urinary retention?

Postpartum urinary retention is one of the common complications, particularly in women who deliver vaginally. These women may experience a strong urge to urinate but are unable to do so. Clinical examination typically reveals a soft abdomen with a well-contracted uterine fundus, along with an additional palpable mass, which is the distended bladder.