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Suffered A Herniated Disc Which Pressed On Femoral Nerve Causing Intense Pain, Have Frequent Urination. Any Options ?

8 months ago I suffered a herniated disc which pressed on my femoral nerve causing intense pain for a coupe of months. This has improved but one symptom I noticed was weak urinary low post the incident which has not improved and I have to urinate frequently now. Could this injury have this effect and if I what are my options?
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Hi thanks for your question.
One of most important point in history you have not mentioned is your age. Herniated disc can cause urinary problems like loss of control over urination, dribbling of urine. Before labeling herniated disc as a cause for your frequency of micturation,any problem with your prostate like benign hyperplasia of prostate (BHP) has to be ruled out.Reconsult your treating physician who may get your ultra sound done to rule out BHP as a cause for your urinary symptoms. If BHP is ruled out as a cause for your symptoms, you physician may prescribe you drugs which can improve the tone of urinary bladder muscle responsible for urination. Alternately he /she may treat your herniated disc, so that your problems can be solved.
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Suffered A Herniated Disc Which Pressed On Femoral Nerve Causing Intense Pain, Have Frequent Urination. Any Options ?

Hi thanks for your question. One of most important point in history you have not mentioned is your age. Herniated disc can cause urinary problems like loss of control over urination, dribbling of urine. Before labeling herniated disc as a cause for your frequency of micturation,any problem with your prostate like benign hyperplasia of prostate (BHP) has to be ruled out.Reconsult your treating physician who may get your ultra sound done to rule out BHP as a cause for your urinary symptoms. If BHP is ruled out as a cause for your symptoms, you physician may prescribe you drugs which can improve the tone of urinary bladder muscle responsible for urination. Alternately he /she may treat your herniated disc, so that your problems can be solved. Hope this answers your question.