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Reversible detrusor acontractility associated with heavy cannabis use: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cannabinoids affect lower urinary tract function, but clinical evidence linking cannabis to urinary retention is limited. We report a 22-year-old healthy male with acute urinary retention and isolated detrusor acontractility despite normal neurological and urological evaluation. History revealed markedly increased cannabis use in the weeks preceding symptom onset. Four months later - with absolute abstinence from cannabis - bladder function fully recovered with restoration of normal detrusor activity and spontaneous voiding. This case suggests that cannabis use may represent a reversible cause of urinary retention and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained urinary retention in young adults.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103451

Authors: Melita Rotar, Simon Hawlina

Institutions: Ljubljana University Medical Centre, University of Ljubljana

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160