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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Bladder Control In Children After Surgery
Urine problem
Hello, My chile is seven years old, having the VP shunt operated & spinal code operation @ age of 1 month. Now he is not having the control on his urine. Kindly suggest on this & also refer me the name of teh doctor. I am staying in Pune city.
Hello, My chile is seven years old, having the VP shunt operated & spinal code operation @ age of 1 month. Now he is not having the control on his urine. Kindly suggest on this & also refer me the name of teh doctor. I am staying in Pune city.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Hello,
Your child has neurogenic bladder with loss of control of urine. It is usually seen after surgery for the spinal cord (meningomyelocele). While it is not completely reversible, a lot of measures are available to make the child dry and keep him comfortable.
It needs detailed evaluation - ultrasound, MCU (micturating cystogram) and urodynamic study. Following this medication may be started, or self intermittent catheterization taught. You will need to consult a pediatric surgeon who will help you out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antony Robert Charles
Your child has neurogenic bladder with loss of control of urine. It is usually seen after surgery for the spinal cord (meningomyelocele). While it is not completely reversible, a lot of measures are available to make the child dry and keep him comfortable.
It needs detailed evaluation - ultrasound, MCU (micturating cystogram) and urodynamic study. Following this medication may be started, or self intermittent catheterization taught. You will need to consult a pediatric surgeon who will help you out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antony Robert Charles
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