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What Causes Urinary Incontinence Along With Frequent Bowel Movements?
My 82 year old father has been suffering from uncontrollable urinating and bowel movements for several weeks, has lost weight, and no energy. He has had an enlarged prostate for some time but declines surgery. Today, his legs gave out on him because he s so weak. Although he is being checked out as we speak, and I m not looking for a diagnosis, but I m just curious what some of the causes of these symptoms might be......heart, virus, etc.
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Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Hello,
It sounds like he may have some sort of infection. It could be a urinary tract infection, a prostate infection or a bowel infection. I am glad that he is being seen. He needs bloodwork and possibly other tests to get a diagnosis and proper treatment.
Regards
It sounds like he may have some sort of infection. It could be a urinary tract infection, a prostate infection or a bowel infection. I am glad that he is being seen. He needs bloodwork and possibly other tests to get a diagnosis and proper treatment.
Regards
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