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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bladder Issues

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Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017
Question: Hello Doctor, My name is XXXX. After Chemo I have severe bladder control problems. I take gabapentin, Norvasc, and donepezil. Flomax causes bad side affects. Do you have any suggestions? YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bladder control problem is due to chemo induced Cystitis .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

You have not mentioned regarding for what problem you had been advised Chemotherapy .

Will you explain your bladder problem precisely ?

The bladder control problem that you have is usually due to chemo induced Cystistis in addition to side effects of Gabapentin and Donezepil .

Consult qualified Urologist for evaluation and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis
1) urine routine and culture
2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) serum P S A

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bladder Issues

Brief Answer: Bladder control problem is due to chemo induced Cystitis . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . You have not mentioned regarding for what problem you had been advised Chemotherapy . Will you explain your bladder problem precisely ? The bladder control problem that you have is usually due to chemo induced Cystistis in addition to side effects of Gabapentin and Donezepil . Consult qualified Urologist for evaluation and get following basic tests done to establish diagnosis 1) urine routine and culture 2) Ultrasound Scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) serum P S A Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.