Star Urogynecology March 2023

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What is Neurogenic Bladder?

• The human body is a complex and intricate system
  that is regulated by various organs and
  functions. One of these
• functions is the bladder, which plays a critical
  role in the elimination of waste from the body.
  However, sometimes this
• function can be disrupted due to a medical
  condition called neurogenic bladder. This
  condition affects the bladder's
• ability to store and empty urine properly,
  leading to various complications. In this
  article, we will discuss the causes,
• symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of neurogenic
  bladder.

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• What is Neurogenic Bladder?
• Neurogenic bladder is a medical condition that
  affects the bladder's function due to damage to
  the nerves that control
• it. This condition is caused by various
  neurological disorders, such as multiple
  sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, and
• Parkinson's disease. The damage to the nerves can
  lead to a disruption in the signals that control
  the bladder's
• contraction and relaxation, leading to problems
  with urine storage and elimination.

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• Symptoms of Neurogenic Bladder
• The symptoms of neurogenic bladder can vary
  depending on the underlying cause and the
  severity of the condition.
• Some common symptoms include
• Urinary incontinence This is the inability to
  control the release of urine, leading to leakage.
• Urinary retention This is the inability to empty
  the bladder completely, leading to a feeling of
  fullness and discomfort.
• Urinary urgency This is the sudden and intense
  need to urinate, which can be difficult to
  control.
• Frequent urination This is the need to urinate
  more often than usual, even if the bladder is not
  full.
• Nocturia This is the need to urinate during the
  night, which can disrupt sleep.
• Urinary tract infections This is a common
  complication of neurogenic bladder, as the
  stagnant urine in the bladder can lead to
  bacterial growth.

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• Causes of Neurogenic Bladder
• Neurogenic bladder can be caused by various
  neurological disorders that affect the nerves
  that control the bladder's
• function. Some common causes include
• Spinal cord injury This is the most common cause
  of neurogenic bladder. Damage to the spinal cord
  can disrupt the signals that control the
  bladder's function.
• Multiple sclerosis This is a neurological
  disorder that affects the central nervous system,
  incl
• Stroke A stroke can damage the brain and affect
  the nerves that control the bladder.
• Parkinson's disease This is a progressive
  neurological disorder that affects the movement
  and coordination of the body, including the
  bladder.
• Diabetes Diabetes can damage the nerves that
  control the bladder, leading to neurogenic
  bladder.

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• Diagnosis of Neurogenic Bladder
• Diagnosing neurogenic bladder involves a
  combination of medical history, physical
  examination, and diagnostic tests.
• The doctor will ask about the patient's symptoms,
  medical history, and any underlying conditions
  that may be
• contributing to the condition. They will also
  perform a physical examination, including a
  pelvic exam and neurological
• exam, to assess the bladder's function.

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• Diagnostic tests may include
• Urine tests These tests can detect the presence
  of bacteria or other signs of infection.
• Bladder scan This test uses ultrasound to
  measure the amount of urine in the bladder.
• Urodynamics This test measures the pressure in
  the bladder during filling and emptying.
• Cystoscopy This test uses a small camera to
  examine the inside of the bladder.
• Imaging tests These tests, such as MRI or CT
  scan, can help identify any structural
  abnormalities that may be affecting the bladder's
  function.

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