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Urology (Expert Forum)
urinary retention after surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
urinary retention after surgery
by tracye, Feb 21, 2005 12:00AM
I am having surgery in a month. 2 years ago I had an epidural and had urinary retention for a week. Then last year I had my gall bladder out and needed a catheter again for 2 days. Is there anyway I can prevent urinary retention from happening again before this surgery or is there nothing you can do beforehand? I would really like to prevent it before it happens. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 22, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 22, 2005 12:00AM
Unfortunately, urinary retention is a side effect from the anesthetic before surgery. The severity would vary from patient to patient. Ensuring there is no urinary infection nor obstruction, as well as not using any more anesthesia than necessary, can help.
You may want to discuss this with your personal urologist for further suggestions.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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You may want to discuss this with your personal urologist for further suggestions.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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by Kathi Kimmerle, Feb 22, 2005 12:00AM
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