Should urination be difficult after Breast augmentation surgery?

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I had BA yesterday at 9 am. It takes me forever to be able to pee. I am sitting on toilet for 5 minutes. Once I finally get it started, I keep having to press hard to get little streams to come out. Though I can feel I have to owe, should I feel like this? When did it subside if you had it? Thanks

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Once your bladder becomes overfilled or if you are on narcotics and some other medications you lose the urge or tone of your bladder. Typically an urgent care center does an ultrasound to see if you have significant residual and if so will put in a temporary catheter to drain your bladder.

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.Trouble urinating is typically a result of anesthesia or medications after surgery, and typically gets better shortly after the medications have worn off.However, one of the things that can cause urinary trouble is a urinary tract infection (UTI).  I would contact your doctor and discuss this issue.  Best of luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello aestheticbella. You appear to be experiencing urinary retention and this is most likely due to either the anesthesia or some of the medications you're taking after surgery. It does improve and your urinary stream will return to normal as time passes and you stop using those meds. If the condition gets worse you need to call your PS. Best wishes always, Dr. ALDO

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

No.  This is not normal, but not uncommon.   There could be a couple things going on here.  It is most commonly due to sensitivity to the narcotic pain pills or anesthesia.  Stopping the narcotic pain pills or sometimes at least by cutting back on how much you are taking, usually solves this problem.   The second and less likely cause may be a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection).  This usually also includes burning when you urinate and often a fever.  Either way, the best thing to do is to call your Plastic Surgeon right away.DiscoverTheBeauty.com

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Usually, difficulty in urination is usually caused by the anesthesia or some medications prescribed to you but this should get better in the next few days.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael
Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Urinary retention can occur after surgery and often is temporary. Best of luck with results and hopefully you symptoms will improve.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

This can happen after any surgery. The factors are multifactorial and can include general anaesthetic (if you had GA), stress, pain, dehydration etc. I would not worry about it as it usually settles spontaneously. Drink frequently, mobilise and take sufficient pain control.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for your question and you should not be having trouble urinating unless you bladder is overfilled and may require a cath. So see your surgeon ASAP to resolve the issueDr. Corbin

Should urination be difficult after Breast augmentation surgery?

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