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What Causes Chronic Constipation Along With Urinary Incontinence?

I am 59 yr old white male and I have chronic constipation for a number of years and I been diagnosed 11 yr ago with type two diabetes . also I have noticed for a few yrs now to be losing muscle strength in all my muscles. I cant even do I pull up or one push up now . I also have had uti s and inconsistentcies in urinating and some erectile disfunction..my stool is sticky and has a foul smell..i go for days without my bowels moving.. My rotor cuffs on my arms have never healed after injuries that happened two or three yrs ago. I don t take any meds for anything,,is all these symptons related to one big problem maybe?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem. If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don't hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort. It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioral treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control. If cystitis is a cause as a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Chronic Constipation Along With Urinary Incontinence?

Hi, Urinary incontinence is common among women after 50 and usually is caused by urinary infections or weakened pelvic floor. This is also a common and often embarrassing problem. If overreactive or incontinent bladder affects your daily activities, don t hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort. It is treated with specific medications, pelvic floor muscles exercises, electric stimulation of behavioral treatment and in most cases this is adequate for incontinence control. If cystitis is a cause as a bacterial infection then it must be treated with antibiotics. Surgical options are reserved for severe and intractable cases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon