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When under anesthesia do you lose control of bladder?
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Thanks for asking!: Usually depends on type of anesthesia. Often bladder control is lost with neuraxial anesthesia.
Answered 11/8/2013
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Not usually: For longer cases, surgeons place a Foley to relieve the bladder and prevent urinary retention.
Answered 2/19/2015
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