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Suggest Treatment For Urinary Incontinence And Burning Sensation After Urination
Question: Hi I am had urethral polyps removed twice in my life. Once at 18year an a second surgery at 22 years.the results were conclusive that they were benign. I have problems with incontinence at 66years and burning
post voiding, on occasion I need to rush to the toilet quickly and find this a common problem..CShould I make an appointment wit a Urologist to have a work up I have not had a cysto exam in 30years. Besides I am embarrassed if I have an accident and cannot find the toilet quickly and leak urine
Thank you for listening! I am very healthy, eat well, drink no alchohol though have one coffee in the am.
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post voiding, on occasion I need to rush to the toilet quickly and find this a common problem..CShould I make an appointment wit a Urologist to have a work up I have not had a cysto exam in 30years. Besides I am embarrassed if I have an accident and cannot find the toilet quickly and leak urine
Thank you for listening! I am very healthy, eat well, drink no alchohol though have one coffee in the am.
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Brief Answer:
Make an appointment with Urologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this age of 66 yrs most women are in their menopause without support from oestrogen hormones. THis could lead to dryness in the vaginal and urethral mucosa and burning as well. The pelvic ligaments, poor abdominal wall support would increase the pressure in the abdominal cavity and thus urine leaks.
If you had too many abdominal surgeries in the past or obese or multiple child births and did not exercise well post labor the muscles lose its ability to contract. These are considered risk factors.
I do not specifically think of urethral polyps but other reasons mentioned above could be well supportive of the urine leaks and occasional accidents. Tilll then I suggest you to use 'DEPENDS' those adult diapers in case you are going out of home where restrooms are not easy to find.
Beside certain medications can cause incontinence. Please avoid water consumption after 5pm.
Hope this helps you. If you do not have any clarifications you may close our discussion.
Make an appointment with Urologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
At this age of 66 yrs most women are in their menopause without support from oestrogen hormones. THis could lead to dryness in the vaginal and urethral mucosa and burning as well. The pelvic ligaments, poor abdominal wall support would increase the pressure in the abdominal cavity and thus urine leaks.
If you had too many abdominal surgeries in the past or obese or multiple child births and did not exercise well post labor the muscles lose its ability to contract. These are considered risk factors.
I do not specifically think of urethral polyps but other reasons mentioned above could be well supportive of the urine leaks and occasional accidents. Tilll then I suggest you to use 'DEPENDS' those adult diapers in case you are going out of home where restrooms are not easy to find.
Beside certain medications can cause incontinence. Please avoid water consumption after 5pm.
Hope this helps you. If you do not have any clarifications you may close our discussion.
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