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What Causes Frequent Urination In The Elderly?
I have been having to get up almost every hour on the hour to urinate , I had a infection a couple of weeks ago and was put on antibioctics , finish that and felt like I needed another prescription so one was sent out, the doctor also told me I may have an overactive bladder and am taking medicine for this which isn t helping , I am 72 years old ,I also am losing weight ,which I don t mind but I think iam losing to fast.. my daughter tells me I should go to a urinary doctor...please give me some advice...
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
Hello,
Possible causes like prostate enlargement must be ruled out. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is required to know the size and status of status and to know whether there is any retained urine in the bladder.
Most cases managed medically and rarely surgical correction is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Possible causes like prostate enlargement must be ruled out. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis is required to know the size and status of status and to know whether there is any retained urine in the bladder.
Most cases managed medically and rarely surgical correction is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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