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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can Bladder Infection And Urinary Continence Be Treated?

Hello Doctors, I am 72yrs.old, female, suffering from bladder incontinence and bladder infections often. Approximately every two-three months and the Dr.treat them with Cipro. The pills to control the incontinence causes much swelling in my legs , so I don t take them any long. We have too much trouble trying to control the lymphedema. Be cause I have so much pain in my bladder or the area,the Dr. at the Women s pelvic center, urologist-gynecologist, sent me back to the Dr. (Oncologist) that performed surgery seven yrs. ago .... Salpingectomy and oopherectomy for Brenner tumors (non cancerous).He said that there s nothing left in the pelvis to cause pain. It has to be the bladder and that it should be removed. Because it s causing all the problems, what quality of life do I have? I told him that I have not stopped the things that are necessary and very important to me.., religious meetings, visiting the sick friends, funerals, etc. But fun recreational, long events, I can t do. But I am very reluctant to having my bladder removed. Any suggestions? Anything else that I can do? Thanking you in advance.
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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Hello,

It could be chronic urinary tract infection and it is the common disease in female and difficult to treat because it happens on and often till it is treated with the proper sensitive antibiotic.
To know this urine culture sensitivity is must, removing the bladder is not the option.

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How Can Bladder Infection And Urinary Continence Be Treated?

Hello, It could be chronic urinary tract infection and it is the common disease in female and difficult to treat because it happens on and often till it is treated with the proper sensitive antibiotic. To know this urine culture sensitivity is must, removing the bladder is not the option. Hope I have answered your query, Let me know for further assistance.