I Have A Sigmoid Ostomy From A Previous Cancerous Carcinoma

Posted on Sun, 8 Sep 2019

Question: I have a sigmoid ostomy from a previous cancerous carcinoma in my rectum in 2014. It was removed after treatment in 2015 and I currently am under the care of a urologist. I take Oxybutin but over the summer have had bed wetting issues. Could this be from drinking too much carbonated bevarages or alcohol?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
carbo. beverages, alcohol can produce excess urine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.

* As per my surgical experience, carbonated beverages and alcohol are
known to provoke loss of extra water from the kidney and producing more
urine with bed wetting issue.

* When the same persists even though beverages or alcohol are not
consumed for last 3-4 days, then other possibilities of urinary tract
infection or else can be considered.

Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh

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