Incontinence, infection and intolerance
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I haven't had that problem, but I think it's because it's my dad with AD. Could it be more common for women due to the anatomy? Sorry if I'm being indelicate, but women may simply be more susceptible, especially when incontinence is a factor. You're quite right, a vicious cycle. I'm so sorry.
Stephanie, xxx
Stephanie, xxx
It seems to come with the territory my mum was badly effected by d&v that led to uti which led to a fall which led to hospital. Etc etc
Yes, women are much more likely to get UTI's than men. This is because the urethra in women - that's the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside - is much shorter, which means bacteria have an much easier path to the bladder. In fact UTI's in men are so unusual that a single instance, and certainly multiple infections, trigger further investigations because it is likely there is an underlying problem - this is most commonly prostate problems.
Older people are also more vulnerable because their immune systems are less active. Also, people with dementia may have poor toilet hygiene which makes them vulnerable.
So unfortunately, elderly women with dementia are very prone to these infections.
The best preventativ eis good hygiene and drinking lots, which helps to flush the bladder (and incidentally helps keep the kidneys healthy too). Cranberry juice may help. Cranberry extract tablets are just as good if you don't like the juice.
Some women - and a few men - may also get cystitis; this just means inflammation of the bladder. The most common caus eis bacterial infection so in women it is normally assumed ot be a UTI. There are, however, other causes.
A simple dipstick test will usually detect a UTI, even one which produces no obvious symptoms. A healthy young adult probably gets UTI's without ever knowing about them.
Older people are also more vulnerable because their immune systems are less active. Also, people with dementia may have poor toilet hygiene which makes them vulnerable.
So unfortunately, elderly women with dementia are very prone to these infections.
The best preventativ eis good hygiene and drinking lots, which helps to flush the bladder (and incidentally helps keep the kidneys healthy too). Cranberry juice may help. Cranberry extract tablets are just as good if you don't like the juice.
Some women - and a few men - may also get cystitis; this just means inflammation of the bladder. The most common caus eis bacterial infection so in women it is normally assumed ot be a UTI. There are, however, other causes.
A simple dipstick test will usually detect a UTI, even one which produces no obvious symptoms. A healthy young adult probably gets UTI's without ever knowing about them.
My husband does have prostate cancer and he gets UTIs He has had 2 in the last 3 months. He is not able to have cranberry juice as he is on warfarin.
I certainly drink cranberry every morning,
It does seem to be a recurring cycle
Jeannette
I certainly drink cranberry every morning,
It does seem to be a recurring cycle
Jeannette
I used to take the tablets on holiday as it was not always possible to get cranberry juice to drink at bed and breakfast establishments
