A lady with 10-12 weeks pregnancy develops acute retention of urine. The likely cause is:
Ans. is a, i.e. Retroverted uterusRef. Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 311, 312, Jeffcotes Gynae Combination 7/e, p 493Well friends amongst the options given UTI and prolapse of uterus- cause increased frequency of urination and not retention.So we are left with 2 options - fibroid and irritability uterus.Intrauterine fibroid commonly causes bladder irritability due to its weight leading to diurnal frequency.Retroverted uterus: It is common during pregnancy and can lead to retention between 12 and 16 weeks. It is the best answer.
Gynaecological Disorders in Obs.
Retroverted uterus
Urinary tract infection
Prolapse uterus
Fibroid
Retroverted uterus