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A member asked:

Is it normal to not be able to pass urine until ive emptied my bowel?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is not normal.

Answered 8/4/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes that can occur sometimes. Depends how the body gets trained

Answered 8/5/2022

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