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What Causes Urinary Retention After Removing Bladder Stones?

MY HUSBAND IS 37 YEARS OLD AN HAS HAD A TOTAL OF 5 SERGERYS FOR BLADDER STONE REMOVEL, 4 WITH IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. HIS DRS SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS TO CATH HIMSELF. HE IS NOW SUFFERING WITH URINARY RETENTION. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US WITH A SOLUTION TO THIS ONGOING PROBLEM?
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Hello,

It might be a detrusor instability following stone surgery.

Generally, it will resolve by itself.

He might require catheterization and drugs like tamsulosin for few weeks. Consult a urologist for expert opinion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Urinary Retention After Removing Bladder Stones?

Hello, It might be a detrusor instability following stone surgery. Generally, it will resolve by itself. He might require catheterization and drugs like tamsulosin for few weeks. Consult a urologist for expert opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician