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How can i help an elderly loved one with incontinence?
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Ask Doctor: If you can go with them to their doctors appointment it may help. Many times the patient is embarrassed to ask about it. Occasionally it's just an infection or an over active bladder that can be treated with a medication.For more: @thepeedoc www.Peedoc.Com.
Answered 11/22/2014
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Urinary Incontinence: There are a few types of incontinence: stress incontinence: leaking w/ activity/coughing/ sneezing or urge incontinence: a sudden urge to got to the bathroom. Different types of incontinence are treated differently. Some can be treated with surgery and others medication.A good resource is www.voicesforpfd.org. You can also discuss further with a gynecologist/ urogynecologist/urologist
Answered 8/2/2014
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