How much urine will a bladder hold

[l-horn]

My dad had to go to the ER this afternoon for pain and swelling in his lower abdomen. The answer to this question 'how much will a bladder hold': 6.5 liters. At least his bladder will. Hospital staff said they'd never seen anything like it. Amazing his bladder didn't rupture. Back home now feeling much better. Will see a urologist later this week.

[GSD]

Hope your Dad is OK. Holy Smokes!!!! 6.5 litres??  I have a prolapsed bladder.  Have for a couple of years now.  No biggie and I don't want surgery because I was told if you do, you have to have it redone every 5 yrs.  Don't think so!!!!!  6.5 litres is one hang of a lot of ummmm fluid.  Between taking a diuretic and a prolapsed bladder, I make a lot of pit stops

Best wishes for your Dad.  They are so special.  I miss mine every single day.  He worked at an Asbestos Plant.  Says it all...
tata
GSD

[l-horn]

Yeah in college my buddies called me 'hampster bladder' because I had to pee after
every beer. My best friend was this little runt dude and he had a hollow leg. Go figure !!

[FL_Gal]

Sometimes mine holds about 1 teaspoon.  I think I'm going to burst, and then I get to the bathroom, and nothing.

I hope your dad is OK, glad you got him to the doctor.

[jmjm530]

Now doubt they will do some sort of ultrasound for further diagnosis. Sounds like bladder is significantly distended and/or he has a very large diverticulum (bulging pouch). Hope he feels better soon.

-- Jim

[ladybug52]

I thought so, but many people have more than one person they call dad. My husband calls his step-father dad. Was he amazed when they emptied his bladder? He needs to get some kind of world record or title for that.

[l-horn]

Yeah, I only have one dad.

[ladybug52]

I was sure it was joke this time. As usual you fooled me again.
Did they put a catheter in?
Is this the man who has als?