According to the report, the 77-year-old patient took antiviral and painkillers for treatment
Four days before the patient’s hospitalizationhaving difficulty emptying the bladder. Doctors at the hospital found that the man's abdomen was "swollen and painful", especially in the suprapubic area. In addition, the patient's heart and breathing rates and blood pressure were abnormally high.
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomenThe man revealed a large amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity and pelvis, as well as a “suspicion of a ruptured bladder.” The man was transferred to the intensive care unit, where he was given a catheter; For three hours, bloody urine flowed continuously from his bladder. After removing it, doctors examined the man's bladder for signs of rupture and discovered a tear of almost 2 centimeters in the organ.
Surgeons performed an operation to restorebladder, after which the patient spent several weeks recovering in the hospital while completing treatment for shingles. The functions of the organ were completely restored and the patient got rid of the virus.
How Shingles Can Cause a RuptureBladder? In rare cases, an infection can cause urinary retention. Doctors have ruled out other potential causes, such as urinary tract obstruction or drug use.
This complication is relatively rare, according to a report published in the journal Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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