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A member asked:
Can adhesions from abdominal surgery cause urinary retention? i had my appendix removed 3 yrs ago via laparoscopic surgery. if so which test are used to diagnose them and would it be worth it getting them removed if they are found ?
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Adhesions of intestines to bladder is very rare and does not cause urinary retention as is developing adhesions after laparoscopic appendix surgery. There is no test to diagnose adhesions. Please dont try to self diagnose. If you have a urinary issue pl see a Urologist
Answered 2/6/2022
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