Problems with Urine retention after Colonoscopy

Posted by cent66 @cent66, May 18 6:46pm

Had the colonoscopy procedure, after completion and removal of 2 non cancerous polypos, I noted I felt bloated, etc. After about a week of this bloat, I was unable to pass urine and had the foley catheter. One week later, the catheter was removed, and I had the void test, could not pass urine. Is there any connection between colonoscopy and urine retention? Prior to Colon test, I had no trouble passing urine…Ideas?

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ryan000000000bski | @ryan000000000bski | May 18 9:32pm

I had no problems like that. Had endoscopy/colonoscopy together. Don't forget that anesthesia can give problems. Bodies can react to anesthesia. Constipation, dehydration, inflammation. I would definitely talk to your doctor. Good luck and be well.

cent66 | @cent66 | May 19 6:11am

Thank you, another doctor visit next week. Getting depressed….

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 19 7:34am

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@cent66, Sorry you are having to go through this following your colonoscopy. My last colonoscopy was pretty miserable but I didn't have urine retention. My issue was a bilateral inguinal hernia and constipation. I hope you get some answers at your next appointment.
Here's some information that sounds like it's close to what you describe.

— Urinary Bladder Injury During Colonoscopy Without Colon Perforation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5534494/

cent66 | @cent66 | May 19 7:46am

Thank you….I'll check it out….very helpful !!

Duke | @robtjsr | May 21 4:43pm

Having urine leakage constantly after prostate operation many years ago.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 4 days ago

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@cent66, I wanted to check to see if the urine retention issues resolved. How are you doing?

@robtjsr, Duke. Is the urine leakage an ongoing issue? Was the operation for prostate cancer or PBH or something else?

cent66 | @cent66 | 3 days ago

Still having the retention issue…Doctor has a CYSTOSCOPY for the 29th of June. I have had the Foley, in and out for nearly a year now….very frustrating.