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Risk of Urinary Retention
- Exposure to the altered gravity in the spaceflight environment may cause urinary retention.
- Urinary retention in the early phases of flight can be caused by altered baseline physiology, medication side effects, and other factors.
- Urinary retention can lead to discomfort and an increased risk of urinary tract infection.
- On-orbit treatment, including urethral catheterization, has been performed to address urinary retention.
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