2 Years Old Holding Pee After Catheter

I wish we had more information – I have more questions than answers. Has it been more than a day of this behavior? Have you asked your little guy why he's afraid to pee? It sounds like he's in pain. The catheter may have scraped a raw spot in his urethra. At any rate, I would definitely call the doc's office first thing tomorrow and tell them about this problem.

I'm assuming that when you describe the procedure as traumatic, your son experienced pain when it was performed. I've been catheterized, and it hurt. So your son could just be terrified and, as you say, traumatized. He could also be picking up on your sense of upset or outrage over the procedure, and that would probably intensify the whole experience for him. It's important that you be as calm, confident and comforting as possible while your son deals with this. If you are upset, he'll probably pick up on that, in addition to his own distress.

So sorry to hear this has been so difficult.

How long did he have the catheter in and how long has it been out? It's possible that his body is cramping and not allowing him to pee. I'd definitely call and talk with the doctor.

It is important to be as calm and unemotional about this as possible. Do not refer to this experience as traumatic to him. Sympathize with him. Let him talk about the experience but please don't tell him that you're upset. He needs your confidence that he is OK and that this will pass.

Don't force him to try to pee. Let him come to you when he feels the need to pee. Sing songs, read or tell a story, or in some way take his mind off of what is happening. Focusing on wanting to pee seems to make doing so more difficult.

I went back and read your question about this that you sent to another mom who had asked a similar question 3 years ago. Am I correct in my understanding that the catheter was only used to collect a sample and not left in and that it's now been 4 days? That it appears that he is consciously holding the pee because he does eventually pee when he can no longer hold it?

Do talk with his doctor. He should not be having this much difficulty for this long. I suggest that he's picking up on your emotions surrounding the procedure. But there may be a medical cause, too. If you're fearful, he will be fearful. I suggest that you pay little attention to him actually going pee. Comfort him, sympathize with his pain in an easy going way. You project calmness and confidence that he is OK to him. But, also call his doctor.

Sorry but mine going thorw the sam thing I dont know wat to do it hurts me to see him in so much pain how long until he got better and was there anything to make him better fast 4 day and not showing any signs of betterness

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He is probably really afraid of going potty because it hurts so much!!! UTI's hurt alot and in little boys, they just don't understand what is happening to them or why. I would be very gentle with him, and ease him back into using the potty. Make up a game-use his favorite treats or candies and tell him if he tries to go on the potty, he gets an m&m. If he goes potty, he gets 2! You could even throw some cereal in the toilet and have him aim to sink the cereal-- make a game out of it. I would just be so very gentle with him about this and do not force him to go--- tell him you know it hurts but it will be better when the pee- pee is out. Good luck and hope he feels better!

M

Your son is in Fear Paralysis. Contact me and I will tell you an exercise to do with him to overcome the trauma. It's very simple and yet, so profound.

Was he physically injured by the procedure? I would check that out first. If that checks out ok then I would find a Dianetics Mission and have them handle it. Check that out as they do miracles.
Best, K