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Can I Travel Inspite Of Suffering From Frequent Urination And Urinary Incontinence?
Question: Hello doctor,
Department: Urology
I have been facing an issue with my urine system from July 19th, 2014. Doctor prescribed me Dariten OD 7.5 mg for 10 days and I felt better. At least frequent urination was almost resolved, but I really never checked my urine stream, however on August 20th I started facing almost same issue again. At the moment my I facing urine inconsistency. I would go to toilet every 45 minutes to empty my bladder. Urine will come in small quantity some times. Again I have to dribble to empty my bladder that needs extra time in toilet.
July 2014 Test:
1) Ultrasound was normal
2) Urine culture and routine test was fine.
Test done today: August 25, 2014
Test 1 = Uroflow:
Peak Flow: ml/s
Time to peak flow: 4s
Voided Volume: 648 ml
Flow time: 59s
voiding time: 62s
Average flowrate: 11 ml/s
Test 2 = Flexi Cystoscopy
Urethra - Normal
Bladder Wall - High
Bladder Wall - Normal
August 25, 2014 - I have been prescribed 2 weeks medicines now.
Zandocin DS
Soliten 5 mg
Silodal 8
My urine flow was low as per doctor.
I am facing issues with my urine system.
- frequent urination
- small amount of urine passes but some times urine quantity is good.
- have to wait in the toilet to complete the urine process still it feels some urine is remaining.
- I have no pain while passing the urine
- There is no foul smell in urine
My weight: 85 KB
My height: 5.9'
I need to know two things:
1) Can I travel to the USA next month on September 15th 2014? (Business trip for 3 months) (Main question)
2) Is this problem a life threatening?
3) Can this issue be resolved by taking medicines.
Thanks and regards,
XXXXXXX
Department: Urology
I have been facing an issue with my urine system from July 19th, 2014. Doctor prescribed me Dariten OD 7.5 mg for 10 days and I felt better. At least frequent urination was almost resolved, but I really never checked my urine stream, however on August 20th I started facing almost same issue again. At the moment my I facing urine inconsistency. I would go to toilet every 45 minutes to empty my bladder. Urine will come in small quantity some times. Again I have to dribble to empty my bladder that needs extra time in toilet.
July 2014 Test:
1) Ultrasound was normal
2) Urine culture and routine test was fine.
Test done today: August 25, 2014
Test 1 = Uroflow:
Peak Flow: ml/s
Time to peak flow: 4s
Voided Volume: 648 ml
Flow time: 59s
voiding time: 62s
Average flowrate: 11 ml/s
Test 2 = Flexi Cystoscopy
Urethra - Normal
Bladder Wall - High
Bladder Wall - Normal
August 25, 2014 - I have been prescribed 2 weeks medicines now.
Zandocin DS
Soliten 5 mg
Silodal 8
My urine flow was low as per doctor.
I am facing issues with my urine system.
- frequent urination
- small amount of urine passes but some times urine quantity is good.
- have to wait in the toilet to complete the urine process still it feels some urine is remaining.
- I have no pain while passing the urine
- There is no foul smell in urine
My weight: 85 KB
My height: 5.9'
I need to know two things:
1) Can I travel to the USA next month on September 15th 2014? (Business trip for 3 months) (Main question)
2) Is this problem a life threatening?
3) Can this issue be resolved by taking medicines.
Thanks and regards,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
No, it is not life threatening.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern and want to directly answer your specific queries.
1) Can I travel to the USA next month on September 15th 2014? (Business trip for 3 months) (Main question)
There is no such specific restriction as of now in your case.
2) Is this problem a life threatening?
No, it is not life threatening.
3) Can this issue be resolved by taking medicines.
This can be answered after thorough physical exam and relevant investigations by confirming the diagnosis. As of now, as urinary incontinence problems like urge incontinence are being considered in your case. I suggest to regularly follow your Urologist to assist him in confirming diagnosis and plan management accordingly
Thanks!
No, it is not life threatening.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern and want to directly answer your specific queries.
1) Can I travel to the USA next month on September 15th 2014? (Business trip for 3 months) (Main question)
There is no such specific restriction as of now in your case.
2) Is this problem a life threatening?
No, it is not life threatening.
3) Can this issue be resolved by taking medicines.
This can be answered after thorough physical exam and relevant investigations by confirming the diagnosis. As of now, as urinary incontinence problems like urge incontinence are being considered in your case. I suggest to regularly follow your Urologist to assist him in confirming diagnosis and plan management accordingly
Thanks!
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