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I had broken ankle surgery 5 weeks ago & since have experienced nightly frequent urination. urinalysis was clear, no uti. could swelling cause this?

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Dr. James Bicos answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Probably not from the surgery. I would recheck the urinalysis.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 6/16/2013

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See: your PCP for a full blood panel and repeat the Urinalysis. Highly unlikely from the surgery.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/15/2017

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