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Urology (Expert Forum)
Husband bedwetting
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Husband bedwetting
by geolin, Dec 14, 2003 12:00AM
My husband drinks between 6-12pk or more a day, that I know of, Lately 8 times in the last month he had wet the bed. I know he has drank more than he said because he pees the bed. I am worried his bladder or kidneys are failing. My doctor said it's the booze. How can I get him to get medical attention? He has high blood pressure and gout. I know his hands and ankles hurt when he drinks and eats too much red meat. He also chews about a can a day of copenhagen. Should I worry, or just keep letting him clean up the mess. We had to buy a new mattress and now it's covered in plastic. He also fell asleep on his recliner and peed there and on my floor at night. I'm tired of the mess, he won't discuss it. Help!\\
geolin
geolin
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 15, 2003 12:00AM
, Dec 15, 2003 12:00AM
The alcohol itself may be a possibility since it can act as a diuretic. Other possibilities may be prostatic enlargement, a urinary tract infection, or anatomical causes of urinary incontinence.
Tests to consider would be a urinalysis, tests for kidney dysfunction (i.e. a creatinine level), and digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate.
If negative, specialized urodynamic testing may be considered in conjunction with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Tests to consider would be a urinalysis, tests for kidney dysfunction (i.e. a creatinine level), and digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate.
If negative, specialized urodynamic testing may be considered in conjunction with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
