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by Mr Chris Harding
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:22 am
Forum: general
Topic: TOT and TVT
Replies: 3
Views: 2203

Re: TOT and TVT

You are correct this is currently on hold pending the outcome of an independent review chaired by Baroness Cumberlege. This is likely to be the case at least until the end of the year. The latest publication is linked below (BMJ article from last week)

https://www.bmj.com/content/365/bmj.l1842
by Mr Chris Harding
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: general
Topic: endometriosis in the bladder
Replies: 2
Views: 4629

Re: endometriosis in the bladder

Yes - I see a handful of cases per year. Sometimes responds to hormonal treatment, other cases need surgery. There are UK endometriosis centres that would deal with this
See link below
https://www.bsge.org.uk/data-for-bsge-a ... s-centres/
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:52 am
Forum: catheters
Topic: Issues with catheter use
Replies: 3
Views: 1884

Re: Issues with catheter use

The recently published ANTIC trial has shown that a daily preventative antibiotic can reduce UTIs by 50% in ISC patients - worth considering? See link below

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lani ... 2/fulltext
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: catheters
Topic: Catheters
Replies: 3
Views: 2570

Re: Catheters

There are a host of ISC catheters available - perhaps trial a few different types that may be more comfortable for you. Also important to make sure you are not getting catheter associated infections.
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:43 am
Forum: catheters
Topic: suprapubic catheter
Replies: 2
Views: 1808

Re: suprapubic catheter

In this situation I often try and insert a larger than usual SPC - say 18 or even 20 French. The other issue is who is changing the SPC - it maybe better to have the changes in hospital if you are not already.
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: children and teenager's bladder issues
Topic: 12 year old with Down’s syndrome and bladder issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1936

Re: 12 year old with Down’s syndrome and bladder issues

I would advise seeking help on this issue - initially from your GP (which you may already have done) or if necessary from a specialist paediatric urologist - sounds like further assessment should be undertaken. From the info you give my first simple test would be a post void bladder scan to see if t...
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:37 am
Forum: cystitis & UTI's
Topic: Cystitis
Replies: 2
Views: 1879

Re: Cystitis

Recurrent cystitis or UTI is certainly something that you should seek help to control. It can be a huge interference with your quality of life and there are several potentially successful treatments available.
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:34 am
Forum: overactive bladder syndrome
Topic: Kidney or Bladder
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

Re: Kidney or Bladder

It sounds like your bladder is overactive - during periods where your conscious level drops - eg overnight/afternoon sleep this is resulting in urinary leakage - there are medications that may be able to help with that. I'm not sure what level of investigation you have had and whether you have under...
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: overactive bladder syndrome
Topic: Nightly frequency
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Re: Nightly frequency

I would advise completing a bladder diary in order to investigate whether you are making too much urine at night. This is a condition called nocturnal polyuria and the treatment is different to that given for overactive bladder syndrome - this is the first step in trying to find out what the problem...
by Mr Chris Harding
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: general
Topic: Non-acceptance of Incontinence diagnosis
Replies: 2
Views: 2344

Re: Non-acceptance of Incontinence diagnosis

I think its a difficult issue - persuading patients to seek help for urinary incontinence is a bit of a taboo subject. It may be better to see if this individual would be willing to talk to a health care professional as we could offer alternatives to pads/containment and even prevent the incontinenc...
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