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What Could Be Done To Remove Dizziness In An Incontinent Person?

my husband (89 yrs) Incontinent but does not wet bed . He has had a very bad day with swimmey (dizzy) all day. Cannot get him to bathe or take care of the necessities even with me close....Just wants to mind his business. Any suggestions about the dizziness? He refuses to go to the doctor and he takes no meds except vitamins. Any suggestions? Rose C.
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hi dear Rose,

Being incontinent is associated with dehydration especially when fluid/water intake is lower than usual. This might be a cause to dizziness (dehydration).

There are many factors causing incontinence and they can be treated:
- enlarged prostate
- urinary tract infections
- genital infections

I suggest to convince him to consult an urologist and to run further tests:
- abdominal ultrasound
- urine analysis

to find out the real culprit to the incontinence and get it treated properly.

If it is difficult to send him to the doctor, then, ask him to:

- get some bladder training
- do some Kegel's exercise
- schedule together when to go to the bathroom
- limit/avoid coffee, energetic drinks or citrus fruit
- avoid taking fluids in the afternoon
- keep good hygiene of his genitalia and pelvic floor

Hope it helped!
Dr.Alba
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What Could Be Done To Remove Dizziness In An Incontinent Person?

Hi dear Rose, Being incontinent is associated with dehydration especially when fluid/water intake is lower than usual. This might be a cause to dizziness (dehydration). There are many factors causing incontinence and they can be treated: - enlarged prostate - urinary tract infections - genital infections I suggest to convince him to consult an urologist and to run further tests: - abdominal ultrasound - urine analysis to find out the real culprit to the incontinence and get it treated properly. If it is difficult to send him to the doctor, then, ask him to: - get some bladder training - do some Kegel s exercise - schedule together when to go to the bathroom - limit/avoid coffee, energetic drinks or citrus fruit - avoid taking fluids in the afternoon - keep good hygiene of his genitalia and pelvic floor Hope it helped! Dr.Alba