Patient's question:
My father is 78 years old this year. Half a month ago, he underwent surgery for an inguinal hernia repair. Upon admission, there was a leaky phenomenon. On the third day of admission, he had no urine output, and after catheterization, there is still no urine output. What could be the reason for an inability to void with a full male bladder?Doctor's answer:
Hello: From your current condition, we can see that this symptom is caused by factors such as urinary system diseases and inflammation. If there is anuria, renal function should be considered. Patients with heart failure may also experience oliguria. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for further examination and use diuretics under the guidance of a doctor if necessary. Additionally, patients with indwelling catheters should perform bladder irrigation daily to prevent urinary tract infections.