In the latest development, a woman from the United Kingdom was diagnosed with a rare disease at the age of 30. Due to this condition, she was not able to urinate for more than a year. Reportedly, a 30-year-old woman named Elle Adams stated that she last urinated in October 2020. No matter how much liquid she drank but her problem was not solved. Elle Adams then went to St. Thomas Hospital where the doctors made a shocking revelation. The doctors stated that her bladder had one litre of urine which was way more than a bladder can hold. Usually, the urinary bladder can hold up to 500ml of urine in women and 700ml in men. She was then operated and a device was attached with her for the same. Almost after 14 months the doctors diagnosed her with Fowler's syndrome and warned that she may have to urinate using a device for her entire life.
Sharing her journey, Elle Adams wrote, “I was extremely healthy. I had no other problems. I woke up one day and I wasn't able to wee. I was very concerned," Ms Adams said, as per the outlet. "I was at breaking point - my life had completely changed. I wasn't able to complete a simple task like go to the toilet. I was told how I was likely suffering from Fowler's. I was talked through the treatment options which were minimal - we did try medication but it just made no difference.”
What is Fowler's Syndrome?
As per doctors, Fowler’s Syndrome is an inability of a human bladder to pass water normally. This disease is basically a cause urinary retention. Fowler’s Syndrome is caused by sphincter’s failure to relax to allow urine to be passed normally. It is a neurological disorder when a woman has polycystic ovaries.
What is the best treatment for Fowler's Syndrome?
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is one of the treatments for fowler’s syndrome. Basically, in SNS small electrical pulses act as a pacemaker for the bladder. There is a thin wire inserted near the sacral nerves near the tailbone that controls the bladder movement of a person.