Constipation is very common in the elderly and is classified as producing stools less than 3 times a week. The risk factors of constipation are worse in . Elderly . Females . Poor socio economic status . Not enough Exercise . Low calorie intake Diet It is not totally clear how diet and constipation are […]
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Incontinence There are many different reasons for incontinence and the treatment will vary accordingly. Normally the doctors will try conservative treatments first which do not involve tablets or surgery These will involve changes in lifestyle, training bladder control and exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. If none of these work then there are other
Urine infections -are much more common in women than men but as men get older and have enlarged prostrate glands they are also vulnerable to infections. Infections are caused by bacteria invading and multiplying in the bladder and sometimes the kidneys plus the tubes that drain urine from the kidney to the bladder.Correct diagnosis is
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Urinary infections are not only just a nuisance but can cause serious health problems. This is caused when bacteria in the Urethra, bladder or kidney multiplies in the urine. If left untreated it can lead to a kidney infection or sepsis, a life threatening infection of the bloodstream. Older people are more likely to experience
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What colour should urine be? Normal urine colour ranges from pale yellow to deep amber depending on how diluted or concentrated the urine is. Some pigments in certain foods and tablets can change the colour of the urine especially certain berries and beetroot. Likewise some tablets can give the urine a red, blue or yellow
Kidney Stones Kidney stones are made from a mass of crystals in the kidney which can then pass down through the smaller tubes of the urinary tract. Kidney stones are known to be one of the most painful medical conditions. The causes of kidney stones vary according to the type of stone, which can be
Obstructive Uropathy is the condition caused by some form of obstruction when the urine cannot flow out in the normal way to the bladder and it backs up into the kidneys. This can be caused by a variety of reasons- a pelvic injury or fracture, a kidney stone, certain diseases and cancerous growths in the
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Prostate gland enlargement (Or Benign prostatic hyperplasia /BPH) The prostate gland is only found in men and is a small gland under the bladder and just above the penis. The tube called the urethra passes through the centre of the gland. If there is any enlargement in the gland this can compress the urethra causing
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Broken Shoulder Written by Victoria Kerr Davis MCSP This article is going to cover broken bones in the whole shoulder region which includes the shoulder blade (Scapula) collar bone (Clavicle) and the long bone of the upper arm called the Humerus. Scapula fractures: The scapula is a triangular shaped bone which sits flush with the
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If you have a serious medical condition such as heart disease it is best to be fully assessed before you fly. If you have a heart condition it may be as well to have an exercise stress test or an ECG. Once you get the all clear make sure to pack all your medications and
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