The sudden and painful inability to void urine despite having a full bladder is known as:

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Acute urinary retention is a sudden and painful inability to void urine despite having a full bladder, which can be caused by various factors such as prostate enlargement, urinary tract obstruction, neurological disorders, and certain medications. Bladder stones and incontinence are not related to acute urinary retention, and priapism refers to a persistent and painful erection of the penis unrelated to the urinary system.

The Sudden and Painful Inability to Void Urine Despite Having