MHAofHouston
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I have treated numerous patients for lower urinary tract obstruction. If the bladder cant empty, it continues to stretch until it reaches its maximum size, which is considerable. Before that size is reached, extreme pain is evident. In 12-24 hours, when the maximum size is reached, pressure inside the bladder and the ureters eventually prevent the kidneys from producing urine. Toxins accumulate in the bloodstream and parts of the kidneys are damaged by the pressure and die. The lining of the bladder becomes damaged from pressure and dies. This happens in about 24-48 hours. After another day or so of obstruction, the patient becomes hypothermic, comatose, and eventually dies of uremic poisoning. Timelines and results vary, but that is what happens. Bill
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