Are Doctors/Consultants always right?

Ted_Hutchinson

Last year I my bladder stopped functioning with rather dramatic consequences however the ongoing investigations into the cause of the failure have come to an end with no known cause being the likely conclusion reached by my consultant.

While in hospital I recieved the latest edition of the Post Polio Bulletin which featured an article detailing the bladder problems associated with the late effects of polio. I drew my consultants attention to this and was given a detailed but wholly inaccurate set of reasons why it couldn't happen and why there were no known bladder disfunction problems associated with polio. As there is no cure the cause of the bladder failure is only of academic interest however since returning home I've found this The Bristol Urological Institute website which contains the following in an Undergraduate tutorial paper The Neuropathic bladder: neuromodulation. by Aloy Okeke which includes the paragragh Poliomyelitis - the incidence of voiding dysfunction varies from 4-42% and produces a typical neurogenic bladder with urinary retention because the viral infection has a predilection for the anterior horn cells.

I am going to see my consultant latter this month and would like some guidance as to whether or not it would be to best educate him, ask for a second opinion or let the matter lie?

Perhaps those who consider that health professionals always know best can come up with a solution?

PS Those familiar with the late effects of polio will be aware that further deterioration of anterior horn cells is the most likely scenario for the condition.

Former_MSE_Controller2

Hi,

The point of this forum is primarily for discussion on health products and their relationship with moneysaving. To quote Martin's post about what is and what is not acceptable

What it is for

This board is a discussion of all issues surrounding health, diet, nutrition and how they relate to MoneySaving. Discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments, how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable forms of discussion.

While their is scope for discussion around that area, it's important to realise that it's the relationship between money and health we are interest in promoting debate around rather than medical aspects.

While I accept that you are not giving specific medical advice, it is the policy of this site that people must contact their doctors rather than follow any advice posted on this forum. Obviously whether people follow doctors advice, or seek alternatives is entirely their decision. I feel the need to reitterate the MSE position on this matter however.

Regards