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Dementia, Cancer, a Colostomy and now a Catheter
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Celia, blood in the urine, and pain brought us to a Urologist with a diagnosis of a UTI. The catheter was introduced only after the infection was cleared, and normal urination remained an issue. Whether or not my husband was a good candidate for a catheter was just the next step in his treatment. My husband proves to be unique. Usually a short-term solution, he is now 2 1/2 months with it. We hope that on his next appointment with the urologist on 11/1, there will be a diagnosis and a treatment plan. -- My husband also fixates on things, but not those that beleaguer your father. With health issues that can lead to a catheter, I fully understand you trying to prepare yourself with information. I wish I had something to share, but like dementia, it seems the variations of kidney and bladder issues can also be tailored to the individual. If and when our situation changes, I will post new information. GloRo
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Thank you for the explanation. I hope things continue to improve for your husband.
My dad once told us that he hadn’t urinated in 24 hours and was very distressed and worried. So, I took him to the ED at local hospital. They did an ultrasound and determined that his bladder was not full. He was under a delusion. So, we have trouble relying on his accounts. Other times, he says he is continually urinating…..but he isn’t. He does have CKD so I expect something regarding that to pop up soon. He’s not a dialysis candidate. I think we have limited options. Will discuss soon with his primary.