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A member asked:

Is urine retention normal after a catheter has been removed? it's been about 16 hours now.

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Dr. Anne Larson answered

Yes: This can happen. You should call your doctor right away to let them know.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/8/2020

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