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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Night Sweats And Frequent Urination
I have been having chronic night sweats with a chilled feeling to wet skin, even down my legs as well as chest, back and neck & face for some months now. At the same time I have been suffering from frequent urination for about six months, there is no pain or discomfort however i can often feel my bladder is full again after only a few minutes of going to the toilet. It does not seem to be so acute during the day but I can be up between 5 and 8 times during the night, often only 30 or so minutes apart. I am on high levels of panadene forte (up to 6 or 8 within a 24 hours period) for severe stenosis, inflamed facet joints (L4/5 S1) as well as scholiosis. I also take diloxetene (doctor recommended this anti depressant to aid in pain management and it does seem to help) and actonel as I have osteoporosis. About months ago I had a fall and fractured my fibula and neck of tibula (left ankle). These have healed OK but a couple of weeks ago I developed new acute swelling and pain in the left heal which has been diagnosed as Retro Calcaneal Bursistis. This is obviously a separate issue but I thought I d give you the full current picture. Regards, Alex Strother 63 year old single woman born in the UK no children.
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
Hi,
A urinary tract infection is a common cause of frequent urination and this is the first thing to think of.
An overactive bladder is another common cause but usually seen on elderly, although it may be seen in young as well.
Overactive bladder is usually a collection of symptoms that can lead to frequent urination. These include urinary urgency or the sudden urge to urinate, caused by muscle contraction, urge incontinence, or loss of bladder control.
Excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may also irritate the bladder walls and can worsen frequent urination symptoms. Treatment for frequent urination depends on the cause.
Your doctor will first treat the primary disease responsible for frequent urination, such as diabetes.
If an infection is at fault, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics for getting rid of the infection.
Medications that control the muscle spasms in the bladder can help reduce urinary incontinence or loss of bladder control.
Your doctor also may suggest doing pelvic exercises, such as Kegels or bladder retraining exercises, to help delay urination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
A urinary tract infection is a common cause of frequent urination and this is the first thing to think of.
An overactive bladder is another common cause but usually seen on elderly, although it may be seen in young as well.
Overactive bladder is usually a collection of symptoms that can lead to frequent urination. These include urinary urgency or the sudden urge to urinate, caused by muscle contraction, urge incontinence, or loss of bladder control.
Excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may also irritate the bladder walls and can worsen frequent urination symptoms. Treatment for frequent urination depends on the cause.
Your doctor will first treat the primary disease responsible for frequent urination, such as diabetes.
If an infection is at fault, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics for getting rid of the infection.
Medications that control the muscle spasms in the bladder can help reduce urinary incontinence or loss of bladder control.
Your doctor also may suggest doing pelvic exercises, such as Kegels or bladder retraining exercises, to help delay urination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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