• Is urinary retention after general anesthesia normal?

I have urinary retention after general anesthesia. Is urinary retention after general anesthesia normal?

3 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Curtis Bay, MD

It is rare but it does happen.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Yes, one of the side effects.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

It can be a side effect of general anesthesia and narcotics (pain medication).

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