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What Causes Difficulty In Urination After Insertion Of A Catheter?

Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2014

Question: Hi I just took my 23 year old son to Dr ,can't per they sent him home with catheter,no infection,what could be wrong worried sick Please help now can't sleep worried sick,he had no other symptoms Sorry auto correct sucks,we just left the ER with no answers just to see urologist tomorrow,can't sleep need some ideas what it could be,he left with catheter bag

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: What was the reason for visiting the ER? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for using our services. I am so sorry to hear about this urine bag your son has been left with. I will like to know the reason for having taken him to the ER? did he have difficulties urinating? A urinary bag can be left in place for several reasons and in no way means that it would remain there for ever. Urinary retention, leaky bladder, to protect the kidneys, etc. I understand you are worried and more so because you were not informed why he should stay with the bag till he sees a urologist tomorrow. I will like to advice that this may just be a temporary measure for comfort and safety and in no way indicates that he has a very serious condition. Also, it will not cause any added problems if it should stay in place. I understand it would be difficult to tell what the exact reasons are as I did not make the decision but I can make a right judgment should I know what the reason for his ER visit was. Please, provide this information. I hope this helps. I wish you both well and encourage you to be relaxed. Hope to hear from you. Dr. Ditah, MD.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Ok I've calmed down a little,he went to his Dr because he was unable to urinate at all during the day,was in a lot of pain.he was sent directly to the ER ,AFTER a bladder check the inserted a catheter,tested blood and urine,no infection.he was then sent home with catheter and bag.He has no health problems,it happened out of nowhere.What could be the cause ,will see urologist tomorrow but I need some answers now Er dr was no help ,worried to death

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Drugs, bladder stones, no cause, etc! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this follow up precision. There are many over the counter drugs that can cause urinary retention especially cold and allergy medications. Check with him to see if he has taken any medications these days. The catheter was for sure left in so that they would make sure he has no problem at night urinating until he gets the chance to see a urologist. It would have been a nightmare to remove and let him return home with the risk to come back again at night for this same problem. happy to know you are relaxed. This is the first time and rarely would there be any big thing to worry about. If it should happen several ties, then I will understand there is something we should eb worried about but this being just the first time, I will not be too concerned unless i get some more information. I wish you well. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar