What Causes Frequent Urination In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015

Question: Hello Doctor
My aunt is around 83 years old. She is constantly complaining that at night she has to visit bathroom for atleast 5 to 6 six times. We had visited a gynaec and she has prescribed some meds. When her problem was not solved we visited two three MBBS doctors. Still she has problem. The doctor even said that due to age factor and climate conditions she is having this problem. But she is not willing to listen to any of these replies. In daytime she doesn't have much issues but only at night. Please suggest some remedy.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Check fasting blood sugar

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand your concerns about your grandmother's visit to bathroom frequently.

I think there is possibility of diabetes in her due to age and seeing her symptoms.

Please get her fasting and post prandial blo9d sugars tested along with HbA1C levels. Please send me the report so that I can advice further.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

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