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A member asked:

Had a hemorrhoidectomy yesterday and a catheter was used. now i feel an intense need to urinate constantly. will this go away? i can't sleep.

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Should pass quickly: Sensations of urgency, frequency and discomfort after a catheter should be transient. It should resolve in a day or two. Persistent symptoms may be the sign of a urinary tract infection, which can occur after a catheter, and should be brought to your doctor's attention.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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