Children's Continence
Bladder Emptying Difficulties
Some children struggle to empty their bladder completely — which can lead to infections, urgency and wetting.
- No referral required
- Child-friendly approach
- Evidence-based care
- Albany, WA
About this condition
What is incomplete bladder emptying?
Incomplete emptying means urine is left behind after weeing. Over time this can contribute to urinary tract infections, urgency and daytime wetting — and it usually responds well to gentle retraining and good toilet habits.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms
- Slow stream
- Stop-start flow
- Straining
- A feeling of incomplete emptying
- Returning to the toilet shortly after
- Recurrent UTIs
Assessment
How we assess
- Uroflowmetry (wee-flow test)
- Bladder ultrasound
- Residual urine
- Bladder diary
- Pelvic floor assessment
How we help
How we help
- Pelvic floor relaxation
- Double voiding
- Toilet posture
- Bladder retraining
- Pelvic floor coordination
Get started
Ready to take the next step?
Gentle retraining helps your child empty fully and comfortably — book a paediatric assessment to get started.