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A member asked:
Since my tlh on 2/5 i have had urinary retention and have a foley catheter in place. what is the typical cause for urinary retention after a tlh?
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A few things: Anesthetic agents at first complicate urinating by effect on muscles involved. Pain meds can cause/contribute to it. Local irritation/inflammation can contribute. The pain post-procedure can keep you from wanting to push to go. Residual irritation from Foley (if out) can. Positioning (esp if in bed/on sofa a lot) doesn't help. So many things play into it, and all (should) resolve over a few days.
Answered 11/28/2015
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