Bladder removal or a malfunctioning bladder may also cause blocked urine flow . When urine cannot flow out of the body, it can accumulate in the bladder, ureters. kidneys. As a results, body wastes and extra water do not empty from the body, potentially resulting in pain, urinary tract infection, kidney failure, or, if left untreated, death. Urinary diversion can be temporally or permanent, depending on the reason for the procedure