Which doctor should he see if a person can't control his bowel and urine?

Question

male
age 63
had a light stroke before

Answer 1

urologist.
if you arean't sure then i will explain what urology is.
Urology is the field of medicine that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females , and on the reproductive system of males. In men, the urinary system overlaps with the reproductive system, and in women the urinary tract opens into the vulva. In both sexes, the urinary and reproductive tracts are close together, and disorders of one often affect the other. The organs covered by urology include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis).

The discipline combines management of medical (i.e., non-surgical) problems such as urinary infections, and surgical problems such as the correction of congenital abnormalities and the surgical management of cancers. Such abnormalities within the genital region are called genitourinary disorders.

Urologists are also involved in the assessment and treatment of incontinence. Urodynamics is the study of the pressure within the urinary system and urologists often use diagnostic techniques such as flow cystometry or ambulatory urodynamic profiles to determine the best method of treatment for the patient. This could include medical prescription (e.g. oxybutynin or multiple alpha-blockers) or surgical intervention (e.g. urethral suspension/slings).

Other subfields of urology include urologic oncology, stone disease, voiding dysfunction, pediatric urology, sexual dysfunction and male infertility.

Answer 2

Since it was caused by a stroke I would imagine a neurologist but I'm not really sure. Start with a GP though as you'll need a recommedation. Maybe physio will help with restoring some lost nerve or muscle functions.

Good luck.

Answer 3

It is possible your mamaw's liver is shutting down too. My brother-in-law started having loss of bowel control when he got ill. He passed within a week. Personally, I would make sure mamaw is not suffering any pain, and not to try any heroic measures (such as dialysis). Give her the dignity she and your family deserve and let her pass with family nearby. It is a very difficult decision to make and to watch someone go that you love so deeply, but it is a part of nature.

Answer 4

His primary care physician, or the doctor who treated him for the stroke, should refer him to a urologist.

Answer 5

See a Urologists

Click on the URL below for additional information concerning urology

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urology

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Answer 6

Neurologist

Answer 7

more than likely you will need to go to your primary doctor so they can give you a referral. Many specialists will not see new patients without a referral from a primary physician.

Answer 8

Primary- a Neurologist

Secondary- Urologist and/or proctologist

Tell him I will pray for his speedy recovery.

Answer 9

either a gastroentologist or a urologist.

Call both offices and the person answering the phone
will tell you if their doctor is for you, once you tell her
the problems you are having.

Answer 10

urologist and maybe a proctologist for the bowel portion of the problem.