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Have had the type a flu for a week now having trouble urinating . what could that be? dehydrated ?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: What meds have u been taking for the flu? Have u been getting adequate fluids? Many cold/flu meds have anticholinergic effects, one of which is urinary retention. Read med labels carefully for info (otc) or ask doc about med side effects. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water/juice a day. If urine problem persists, see doc 2 b checked for infxn.

Answered 3/4/2013

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Is your urine dark : In color? If your urine is dark colored, try drinking more water to see if it relieves the problem. If you do not start producing urine within about four hours of drinking 2-3 liters of water, it would be prudent to contact your doctor.

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