What are the symptoms of Neurogenic Bladder?

Symptoms of Neurogenic Bladder are: (1) Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago. (2) History of dementia. (3) Urine stream is weaker than before. (4) Urine flow is intermittent over the past month. (Urine starts and stops). (5) Frequent urination. (6) Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month. (7) Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating. (8) Difficulty holding urine, leak urine. (9) Stomach feels bloated. (10) History of stroke

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What is Neurogenic Bladder?

A condition where nerves supplying the bladder are damaged. Causes include injury to the spinal cord and nerve diseases like Parkinson's disease and Multiple sclerosis.

Typical Symptoms of Neurogenic Bladder

Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago
History of dementia
Urine stream is weaker than before
Urine flow is intermittent over the past month. (Urine starts and stops)
Frequent urination
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating
Difficulty holding urine, leak urine

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Neurogenic Bladder

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Have you felt urge to pass urine again, within 2 hours after using the bathroom?
Have you been diagnosed with dementia?
Is your urine flow weaker?
Have you experienced on-and-off urine flow in the past month?
Are you urinating more frequently than usual?

Treatmentof Neurogenic Bladder

Treatment aims to prevent kidney damage from being unable to empty the bladder. Options include medications to increase or decrease the urge and strength needed to pass urine. If the bladder cannot squeeze effectively, emptying the bladder regularly with a catheter (tube) will be necessary.

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