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How Can Leakage From Enlarged Prostate Be Treated Despite Using A Catheter?
Question: I have had to have a catheter inserted because of an enlarged prostate I have had it replaced 3 times,
But it leaks urine around the catheter tube to the bag. Is there a better remedy for leakage?
But it leaks urine around the catheter tube to the bag. Is there a better remedy for leakage?
Brief Answer:
Try taking Oxybutynin twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have an enlarged prostate and a self-indwelling catheter has been placed to ease continuous drainage of the bladder.
However, there is a leakage of urine by the side of the catheter.
The leakage of urine is due to spasm of the bladder muscle as a foreign body reaction to the catheter.
Taking Oxybutynin (5 mg) twice daily would help to resolve the problem.
Please get prescription of the drug from your family Physician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards
Dr P. T. Patil, Urologist
Try taking Oxybutynin twice daily.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have an enlarged prostate and a self-indwelling catheter has been placed to ease continuous drainage of the bladder.
However, there is a leakage of urine by the side of the catheter.
The leakage of urine is due to spasm of the bladder muscle as a foreign body reaction to the catheter.
Taking Oxybutynin (5 mg) twice daily would help to resolve the problem.
Please get prescription of the drug from your family Physician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards
Dr P. T. Patil, Urologist
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