Suggest Treatment For Overactive Bladder And Itching On The Body

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

Question: I am a 93 year old women in good health who has had overactive bladder for years, my blood work shows negative, but now I itch all over my head and body without any rash or redness. I have been using an assortment of prescribed topical ointments, but without any result. What do you suggest? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Advised Kidney function test, proper management of neurogenic bladder

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam

Thank you for asking to healthcaremagic

Your symptoms could be related to reduced kidney function i.e metabolic wastes like urea,creatinine accumulate in the blood which can cause generalised itching without visible lesions

Also proper management of neurogenic bladder is required in the form of Pharmacotherapy (with oxybutinin, tolterodine),bladder stimulation and if needed surgery.

Please consult your nephrologist/primary care physician discuss the issue and get the kidney function tested.

Hope this helps you

Further queries are welcome

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (36 hours later)

Thank you. What would be an appropriate medication for this condition?

Answered by Dr. Dr.N.Senduran (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Oxybutinin,Tamsulosin and allegra

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Thanks for writing back

Oxybutinin 5mg immediate release tablet thrice a day for overactive bladder..Urimax( tamsulosin)0.4 mg once a day to ease emptying of bladder

Allegra( fexofenadine ) 180 mg once a day for your skin itching problem.

PS: The above are prescription drugs and you need to consult your primary care physician or urologist preferably

Hope this answered your query

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj