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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Urinary Retention
My grandmother is 65 and 150 lbs. She has had cold like symptoms and has now become dehydrated to the point that she is no longer passing urine. She has agreed to go to the Dr. tomorrow, but I am thinking she may need to go to the er now. Can you please tell me how long she will be ok without medical intervention?
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
Your grandmother having dehydration,should see the doctor,at once.
The retention should be relieved immediately.Some tests like,blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,platelets,electrolytes.
An ultrasound-KUB scan should be done. Treatment depends on reports.
She must drink,8-10 glasses fluids daily.
If you have any doubts,you can send the reports to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
Your grandmother having dehydration,should see the doctor,at once.
The retention should be relieved immediately.Some tests like,blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT,platelets,electrolytes.
An ultrasound-KUB scan should be done. Treatment depends on reports.
She must drink,8-10 glasses fluids daily.
If you have any doubts,you can send the reports to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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