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catheter spasms
by ballast, Mar 04, 2008 02:52PM
Wife has catheter fitted which functions correctly without any apparent infection.
SYMPTOM -
Constant high level sensation of a need to urinate and seeks toilet facility
EXPERIENCE -
Painful bloated feeling in lower abdomen needing constant explanation of catheter function
SITUATION -
Lady has loss of current memory and though lucid cannot rationalise role of catheter.
Has no independent movement due to advanced hip osteo-arthritis
QUESTIONS -
Is this condition normal, treatable and if so how/with what?
SYMPTOM -
Constant high level sensation of a need to urinate and seeks toilet facility
EXPERIENCE -
Painful bloated feeling in lower abdomen needing constant explanation of catheter function
SITUATION -
Lady has loss of current memory and though lucid cannot rationalise role of catheter.
Has no independent movement due to advanced hip osteo-arthritis
QUESTIONS -
Is this condition normal, treatable and if so how/with what?
Post Comment
I hope that you have some help caring for her. It sounds like the 2 of you have quite bit to deal with.
I wish I could answer your question fo ryou. I will be glad to see if there is any info out there that would be helpful to you. Have you posted in the ask the doctor forums? I know they're tough to get into.
Penn
No prior problem to catheter except urination up to +/- 20 times per 24 hour period
Will process to Doc's Form.
We new 2 this site - still finding way around
Ballast
Penn