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Does Excessive Alcohol Consumption Cause Dementia And Urinary Incontinence?
Question: My husband is an alcoholic although he's been only drinking a bottle or two of wine a day as compared to his years of a fifth or more a day .He has really nose dived this last year and a half.he has some senility but also has peedwm and per.Honestly he needs a piece of pic or something to pee through . himself often and half the time he goes to the bathroom but comes out wet to his knees sometimes doesn't notice it .Also I noticed that his penis has really shrunk to wear even when he tries to pee it's barely there .He takes a bladder pill but it doesn't help.I told him why don't you just sit do
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I read what you wrote a few times and am wondering how I might best help you? What information can I provide that would help?
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Why has this happened and are there medications for it .is it the alcohol from the past or a new problem.
Brief Answer:
Likely related to the alcoholism.
Detailed Answer:
I think it will be hard to sort out but until his alcoholism is under control (and as you know, a bottle or two a day is not under control).
Excessive drinking plus alcohol related dementia can cause urinary incontinence.
Did the size of his penis shrink after starting the bladder pill? Has he gained weight? Sometimes obesity can somewhat swallow up the penis.
I think it's very important for him to get into rehab and then the other problems can be sorted out better.
You may also want to take him for a consult with a urologist. Some medications for bladder problems can lower certain hormones that may be making his penis and testicles smaller. A urologist can also help with the urination problems.
But again - this probably is not going to get better until he is no longer drinking.
I hope this information helps. I am sorry you are having these troubles at home.
Likely related to the alcoholism.
Detailed Answer:
I think it will be hard to sort out but until his alcoholism is under control (and as you know, a bottle or two a day is not under control).
Excessive drinking plus alcohol related dementia can cause urinary incontinence.
Did the size of his penis shrink after starting the bladder pill? Has he gained weight? Sometimes obesity can somewhat swallow up the penis.
I think it's very important for him to get into rehab and then the other problems can be sorted out better.
You may also want to take him for a consult with a urologist. Some medications for bladder problems can lower certain hormones that may be making his penis and testicles smaller. A urologist can also help with the urination problems.
But again - this probably is not going to get better until he is no longer drinking.
I hope this information helps. I am sorry you are having these troubles at home.
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