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Why Urinary Retention 2 And A Half Years After Turp
Question: Why urinary retention 2 and a half years after turp surgery?
Brief Answer:
Can be regrowth of prostate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should get examined to check which can be the cause of urinary retention.
Do an ultrasound of bladder and prostate.
A possible cause of urinary retention can be prostate regrowth .
The prostate can grow again causing the urinary retention. This usually happens after five years but can also happen after a shorter time.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Can be regrowth of prostate.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should get examined to check which can be the cause of urinary retention.
Do an ultrasound of bladder and prostate.
A possible cause of urinary retention can be prostate regrowth .
The prostate can grow again causing the urinary retention. This usually happens after five years but can also happen after a shorter time.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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