What is Neurogenic Bladder?

Neurogenic bladder is the name given to a number of urinary conditions in people who lack bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve problem.

It can also be caused by infection of the brain or spinal cord, heavy metal poisoning, stroke, spinal cord injury, or major pelvic surgery. People who are born with problems of the spinal cord, such as spine bifida, may also have this type of bladder problem.

Urinary System:-

The bladder and kidneys are part of the urinary system. These are the organs that make, store, and pass urine. When the urinary system is working well, the kidneys make urine and move it into the bladder. The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that serves as a storage unit for urine. It is held in place by pelvic muscles in the lower part of your belly.

Causes:-

Several muscles and nerves must work together for your bladder to hold urine until you are ready to empty it. Nerve messages go back and forth between the brain and the muscles that control bladder emptying. If these nerves are damaged by illness or injury, the muscles may not be able to tighten or relax at the right time.

Symptoms:-

• Urinary Tract Infection
• Leaking Urine with Overactive Bladder
• Frequency in O.A.B
• Urinary Retention/Obstruction with Underactive Bladder

Diagnosis:-

Neurogenic bladder involves the nervous system and the bladder. Your health care provider will conduct different tests to determine the health of both.

• Urine culture
• Bladder scan
• Cystoscopy
• Urodynamic testing
• Imaging (CT-Scan, X-Ray to diagnose your condition)

Treatment:-

• Your age, overall health and medical history
• Cause of the nerve damage
• Type of symptoms
• The severity of symptoms
• Your tolerance for certain drugs, procedures or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the condition