Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Urinary Retention While On A Fentanyl Patch?

my mom, age 89, suffering from Dememtia, had a fall apprx. 7 weeks ago and fractured her shoulder. The doctoer prescribed the fentylal patch, after several weeks my mom stopped urinating, to a point where is has to be cath every 3-4 days. My question, could this be the cause, is there any remedy to help her urinate on her own again. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2018
Twitter Mon, 9 Jul 2018 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 12 Jul 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice
If this is the urinary retention then underlying cause of it need to be known and it needs to be managed or treated and not the symptom alone, renal failure may be the cause, and it may be due to infection beside this several other causes are there and that needs to be investigated, if the bladder is full then urine can be drained out with the help of catheter.
Hope I have answered your query, let me know for any further assistance.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Urinary Retention While On A Fentanyl Patch?

Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice If this is the urinary retention then underlying cause of it need to be known and it needs to be managed or treated and not the symptom alone, renal failure may be the cause, and it may be due to infection beside this several other causes are there and that needs to be investigated, if the bladder is full then urine can be drained out with the help of catheter. Hope I have answered your query, let me know for any further assistance.