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What Causes Urinary Incontinence And Sleeplessness In The Elderly?

My mother has really bad problems with frequent urination, leakage and interrupted sleep due to hourly urination-she is 90 years old. Her doctor tells us he has done all possible -next step is catheter. What does it mean, on a daily basis, to have a catheter.
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Hi...Can understand your concern...As per your query about urinary incontinence and sleeplessness in your mother who is 90 years old.....Urinary incontinence becomes a common problem in elderly people especially females with uterine prolapse...As the doctor has tried all possible method and suggested a catheter use but on daily basis it becomes pathetic.. Surgeries are also treatment for urinary incontinence but at this age it's will be of no use to go for a surgery..She can use diapers which comes especially for elderly people and consult a gynaecologist or a urologist for any permanent solution...I hope the information helps you...You are welcome on HCM for any future query..Take care.
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What Causes Urinary Incontinence And Sleeplessness In The Elderly?

Hi...Can understand your concern...As per your query about urinary incontinence and sleeplessness in your mother who is 90 years old.....Urinary incontinence becomes a common problem in elderly people especially females with uterine prolapse...As the doctor has tried all possible method and suggested a catheter use but on daily basis it becomes pathetic.. Surgeries are also treatment for urinary incontinence but at this age it s will be of no use to go for a surgery..She can use diapers which comes especially for elderly people and consult a gynaecologist or a urologist for any permanent solution...I hope the information helps you...You are welcome on HCM for any future query..Take care.