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Voiding Problem Where The Child Is Not Emptying The Bladder.Is There A Solution Other Than Catheing Him Every 4 Hours?
I have a 4 year old son that had a tumor removed off the bottom of his spine at 1month of age. We are having trouble potty training him. We have had him to a urologist they say he has voiding problems where he is not emptying his bladder. They suggest catheing him every 4 hours, Im just trying to figure out if there is other options available, which im getting a second opinion but thats 6 months away.
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HI
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Usually spinal cord nerve damage recovers to some extent esp as the tumor has been removed.
Keep your hopes positive , he might need this temporarily.
Once bladder function improves cath may not be needed. Till then its the only option.
Regards
DR ARUN
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Usually spinal cord nerve damage recovers to some extent esp as the tumor has been removed.
Keep your hopes positive , he might need this temporarily.
Once bladder function improves cath may not be needed. Till then its the only option.
Regards
DR ARUN
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