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Voiding Problem Where The Child Is Not Emptying The Bladder.Is There A Solution Other Than Catheing Him Every 4 Hours?
I have a 4 year old son that had a tumor removed off the bottom of his spine at 1month of age. We are having trouble potty training him. We have had him to a urologist they say he has voiding problems where he is not emptying his bladder. They suggest catheing him every 4 hours, Im just trying to figure out if there is other options available, which im getting a second opinion but thats 6 months away.
HI Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Usually spinal cordnerve damage recovers to some extent esp as the tumor has been removed. Keep your hopes positive , he might need this temporarily. Once bladder function improves cath may not be needed. Till then its the only option. Regards DR ARUN
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Voiding Problem Where The Child Is Not Emptying The Bladder.Is There A Solution Other Than Catheing Him Every 4 Hours?
HI Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Usually spinal cord nerve damage recovers to some extent esp as the tumor has been removed. Keep your hopes positive , he might need this temporarily. Once bladder function improves cath may not be needed. Till then its the only option. Regards DR ARUN