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Suggest Treatment For Urinary Incontinence And Frequent Bowel Movement

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: Hello,
I had prostate surgery. I have continuous incontinence problem and frequent bowl movement. What kind of herbs would you recommend to prevent the problem . Also I have impotence.
Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide few more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the facts that you have postedd you have ubndergone surgery for prostate following which you have developed incontinence of urine and frequent bowel movements .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Was it an endoscopic surgery for Benign Enlargement of Prostate or Radical surgery for Cancer of prostate ?

I shall be happy to get early feed back from you so as to go ahead for our discussion on your problems .

As regards efficacy of acupuncture there are no studies conducted on this aspect and modality however it being a non invasive technique there is no harm in trying for it .

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 days later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
It was radical surgery for Cancer of prostate. They did robotic surgery. Afterwards I had radiation treatment. My PSA level is normal now

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Impotence & incontinence of urine is complication of Radical Prostatectomy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for feedback .

The incontinence of urine and impotence are known complication of Radical Prostatectomy and results from inevitable injury to the nerves caused during dissection of prostate . However in majority of cases it gradually recovers within a year or two .

As regards frequent bowel movements, it is due to Radiotherapy.
Anti-diarrheal agents (Lomotil, Immodium) can be used to help with loose bowel movements. Increasing fiber intake through whole grains, fruits and vegetables, or fiber supplements can also help.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (27 hours later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
Incontinence is very uncomfortable and big problem. It has been twelve years since I had the surgery. Keegal exercise is not helpful. Would there be any medical treatment that may cure or minimize incontinence?
I am taking pumpkin seed oil. According to WebMed website it is supposed to help. However it did not help.
Provent is advertised to prevent incontinence due to enlarged prostate. I had prostate surgery so I assume it is not relevant to my condition. I appreciate if you can come up with a solution.

Thanks and Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
irreverisible damage to sphincter & nerves that is causing incontinenence

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
It is irreversible damage to urethral sphincter and nerves that is causing incontinence .
Unfortunately there is no role for any medication or herbal preparation that can help to regain control .

Using condom drain is the only solution .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar