Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
Voiding Dysfunction

Voiding Dysfunction

Body: 

Voiding dysfunction is a general term to describe the condition in which there is a lack of coordination between the bladder muscle (detrusor) and the urethra.

During normal urination, the urethra relaxes and opens when the bladder muscle contracts, allowing urine to pass out of the body freely. In those with voiding dysfunction, the urethra does not relax when the bladder muscle contracts, making it difficult for urine to pass.

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You can find the office contact information for each physician specializing in Voiding Dysfunction by visiting their profile listed on the bottom of this webpage. 

If you'd like to learn more about our providers that specialize in Voiding Dysfunction, please review the Physicians & Faculty profiles listed at the bottom of this page.

Voiding Dysfunction - Risks & Causes

Voiding dysfunction may be caused by nerve dysfunction, non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles, or both. If the problem stems from a neurological disorder...

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Voiding Dysfunction - Symptoms & Evaluation

Symptoms of voiding dysfunction include difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary hesitancy, slow or weak urine stream, urinary urgency, urinary...

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Voiding Dysfunction - Treatment Options

Pelvic floor therapy: Pelvic floor therapy consists of visits to a physical therapist with specialized training in pelvic floor disorders. To treat...

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