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by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: BPH treatment
Replies: 2
Views: 1440

Re: BPH treatment

This is not a straightforward question, as side effects are rather dependent on how big your prostate is. Furthermore, fewer side effects made be a trade off if there is also less effectiveness. Finally, tests that compare the tests fairly under equivalent circumstances have not been done. Lower sid...
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Decreased urine output
Replies: 1
Views: 1849

Re: Decreased urine output

I don't think you need to be concerned about the urine volume after the tablet; these tablets are firstly aimed to reduce excess water and salt in your body, and then keep their levels suitable once the excess is gone. The fact that you do not make much urine in response probably means you have got ...
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Urgency
Replies: 1
Views: 1908

Re: Urgency

The diarrhoea is very challenging, and the mechanism of that could be relevant for the bladder; inflammation in the bowel can strongly increase the sensation in the bladder. This could give some effects on urine samples that could be hard to interpret, hence confusing the diagnosis of urine infectio...
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: bowel and bladder problems
Replies: 2
Views: 3253

Re: bowel and bladder problems

It would be interesting to know if the hysterectomy affected the support of your bladder/ bowel by your pelvic floor, or whether the nerves were affected. The first is suggested if you have a prolapse, the second if you have lost feeling in the area. Physiotherapy may be able to help in some situati...
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Hematuria
Replies: 2
Views: 1996

Re: Hematuria

I suggest you write direct to the consultant looking after your case to seek clarification
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Bladder movements at night time
Replies: 1
Views: 1835

Re: Bladder movements at night time

If you pee large volumes of urine overnight, this is not due to your bladder but due to your body making the urine. If that is the case, it is not really a bladder problem, more down to how your body handles the changes when you lie down. I presume you are careful with your fluid intake in the eveni...
by Professor Marcus Drake
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
Topic: Frequent UTIs
Replies: 2
Views: 1968

Re: Frequent UTIs

With urinary tract infections that often, it would be worth seeing your GP to consider further assessment. There are many things that can influence UTIs, some of which depend on your age and other health aspects, so your GP would be appropriate to discuss this with
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