Loss of bladder sensation and appetite after childbirth - #28840
after difficult child s.<link removed>livery,4 weeks now i cant feel my bladdder when fulll,cant feel hunger,whats happening?
How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:
- 1-4 weeksHave you experienced any other symptoms?:
- Pain in the abdomenHave you had any medical check-ups since the delivery?:
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Hello
Loss of bladder sensation and not feeling hunger 4 weeks after a difficult delivery is not normal and needs medical evaluation soon. After childbirth, especially a prolonged or complicated one, nerves and pelvic muscles can be temporarily affected, leading to conditions like Postpartum Urinary Retention or nerve irritation.
The inability to feel bladder fullness is the most important symptom here because it can lead to bladder over-stretching or infection if urine stays too long. Reduced appetite or lack of hunger can occur from exhaustion, hormonal changes, pain, or stress after delivery, but combined with abdominal pain it should be checked.
You should see a doctor or go to a hospital as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours) for a physical exam and possibly a bladder scan or urine test. This is especially urgent if you notice difficulty passing urine, leaking urine without feeling it, fever, worsening abdominal pain, or swelling in the lower abdomen.
Until you are seen, try to empty your bladder on a schedule (for example every 2–3 hours even if you don’t feel the urge), drink adequate fluids, and monitor urine output. This situation is usually treatable, but timely assessment is important for recovery.
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