Neurogenic bladder is a problem in which a person lacks bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord, or nerve condition.
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity; NDO; Neurogenic bladder sphincter dysfunction; NBSD
Several muscles and nerves must work together for the 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.
Disorders of the central nervous system commonly cause neurogenic bladder. These can include:
Damage or disorders of the nerves that supply the bladder can also cause this condition. These can include:
The symptoms depend on the cause. They often include symptoms of urinary incontinence.
Symptoms of overactive bladder may include:
Symptoms of underactive bladder may include:
Medicines may help manage your symptoms. Your health care provider may suggest:
Your provider may refer you to someone who has been trained to help people manage bladder problems.
Skills or techniques you may learn include:
Learn to recognize the symptoms of urinary infections (UTIs), such as burning when you urinate, fever, low back pain on one side, and a more frequent need to urinate. Cranberry tablets may help prevent UTIs.
Some people may need to use a urinary catheter. This is a thin tube that is inserted into your bladder. You may need a catheter to be:
Sometimes surgery is needed. Surgeries for neurogenic bladder include:
Electrical stimulation of the tibial nerve in the leg may be recommended. This involves placing a needle into the tibial nerve. The needle is connected to an electrical device that sends signals to the tibial nerve. The signals then travel up to the nerves in the lower spine, which control the bladder.
Eric Rovner is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Rovner has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, and Urinary Tract Infection. He is licensed to treat patients in South Carolina. Dr. Rovner is currently accepting new patients.
John Stoffel is an Urologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection, and Bladder Outlet Obstruction. He is licensed to treat patients in Michigan and Massachusetts. Dr. Stoffel is currently accepting new patients.
Alan Wein is an Urologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wein has been practicing medicine for over 56 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Bladder Outlet Obstruction. He is licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania. Dr. Wein is currently accepting new patients.
If you are having urinary incontinence, organizations are available for further information and support.
Complications of neurogenic bladder may include:
Call your provider if you:
Published Date : June 23, 2020
Published By : Amit M. Shelat, DO, FACP, FAAN, Attending Neurologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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