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How Can Urinary Incontinence And Itching In The Groin Area Be Treated?

I am 81 and I have a problem with incontanse I was sick with a very bad cough and lost controle of my self so I wore Poise pads and I was alerigic to them so I bought some adult pull ups and I had the same reaction to them I now have a rash like jock itch that is driving me crazy I bought some DExtra strength Desiten but doesn t seem to help what can I do and are there any pads I can use that won t do this to me
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Urinary incontinence is common and may be an embarrassing problem. If over reactive 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. Cystitis is a bacterial infection and 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
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How Can Urinary Incontinence And Itching In The Groin Area Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Urinary incontinence is common and may be an embarrassing problem. If over reactive 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. Cystitis is a bacterial infection and 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