Urine Infections

Tilly2 | 21:01 Mon 29th Sep 2014 | Body & Soul

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Why do elderly people get consistent urine infections?

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woofgang

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multiple factors Tilly. Older people tend to have less resistance to infection anyway. They tend to drink less and therefore their urine is more concentrated, also they go to the loo less so the urine sits in the bladder for longer. The other bit is that their muscles tend to be less strong. this is not only one of the reasons for incontinence but it also means...

21:22 Mon 29th Sep 2014

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Baldric

///One of the very few "Best Answers" that is worth the accolade of BEST ANSWER. Crossword ABERs please note.///

2 Ibuprofen Sqad, monitor the situation carefully, and stay out of Xwords,
it's not good for your BP.
;-)

jourdain2

After prostate resection in August OH had to drink 2 ltrs of water a day minimum. Just been to see specialist and things are going well and he can reduce this to 1 ltr. water plus others - so water is a major issue in controlling this. (I'm only just back from the hospital so this is very up-to-date!)

Obiter

Does a litre of ale count as a litre of water?

Tilly2

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My Dad is not allowed alcohol.

Obiter

But I am, so I just want to know...

Sqad

Obiter.......yes it does...1 litre of water=1 litre of alcohol= 1 litre of milk.......they are all one litre of fluid.

Obiter

Thanks Sqad. You have made me feel very happy. Next time I'm in hospital suffering from dehydration, when I am urged to drink at least two litres per day I shall send out for a six pack.☺

woofgang

ermmm, just dont try it with a litre of gin etcetera!

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