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Effect of alcohol on bladder function: A uroflowmetric and cystometric study
Author(s) -
Taari Kimmo,
Ruutu Mirja,
Lehtonen Timo
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
neurourology and urodynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1520-6777
pISSN - 0733-2467
DOI - 10.1002/nau.1930090604
Subject(s) - medicine , alcohol , urinary system , urinary retention , urology , urinary bladder , biochemistry , chemistry
Alcohol intake may provoke urinary retention in young persons without a previous history of obstructive urinary tract disease. The mechanism by which alcohol causes urinary retention is unknown. Ten healthy male volunteers had urodynamic studies performed before and under the influence of alcohol. Detrusor instability was found in four test persons under the influence of alcohol. The mechanisms by which alcohol may cause urinary retention are discussed.