FAO Daffy 654

[foodluva]

Daffy I've just read your post regarding your daughter and her inability to pass urine.

You mention in your post that the medics think she was constipated. I'm a Urology nurse and I see one or two young people every day who have urine retention secondary to constipation. Her kidney function is normal, her bladder is draining fine when the catheter is in situ which shows her kidneys are producing urine normally. If her bowels aren't moving, this will cause pressure on her bladder and result in urine retention. VERY important she keeps her bowels moving. On our ward, we give laxatives/enemas which usually resolves the issue.

Hope this helps!

[daffy654]

Thank you for your post foodluva. My daughter is still struggling to pass urine but is not having any problems with her bowel movement (so she says). I will advise her to make sure she eats more fibre rich foods though,as with most 20 year olds her diet isn't exactly 100% healthy!