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A member asked:

My grandma is unable to pee and they put this tube inside her so she pees in a bag. what can be the cause of this? drs dont know yet, its been weeks.

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

A few possibilities: are mechanical obstruction from tumor, prolapsed uterus, neurologic dysfunction of bladder, medication side effect. Hope that helps.

Answered 7/19/2014

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