Postpartum urinary retention catheter insertion can self-healing

Postpartum urinary retention can be self-healing by catheter insertion.

If it is caused by physiological factors, such as fetal head staying in vagina for a long time during labor, resulting in increased pressure on bladder, bladder can not be contracted in time to urinate, resulting in urinary retention, generally after catheter drainage, it can gradually heal with the recovery of the body. However, if it is caused by pathological factors such as nerve damage, bladder neck insufficiency, urethral stricture, etc., it cannot heal after catheter insertion, and systematic treatment is needed for the cause.

In addition, patients with postpartum urinary retention should pay attention to limiting caffeine and alcohol intake, and moderate exercise, which will help the recovery of the disease.