The process of urination is mainly controlled by the central nervous system. When it becomes spontaneous and uncontrollable, then it is a question of the arisen pathology in the functioning of the genitourinary or nervous systems. Initially, a complex examination excludes the presence of inflammation, infection, anomalies in the structure of the genito-urinary organs, since these factors lead to bladder disorders as a matter of priority. If nothing like this is found, then we can talk about a neurogenic bladder , a common problem in women and men.
Neurogenic bladder - possible symptoms and causes
The characteristic symptoms of a neurogenic bladder can be:
- frequent urge to urinate;
- sudden, uncontrollable desire to visit the latrine;
- frequent night visits to the toilet.
With such symptoms, the neurogenic bladder is called hyperactive . However, there are also hypoactive abnormalities, when even with a full urinary, urine excretion is difficult.
In the regulation of urination, a large number of nerves are involved. This process is multilevel and complex. Failure at any of the stages of adjustment will not remain without consequences. The most common causes of disorders are craniocerebral injuries, as well as spinal cord injuries, various diseases of the central nervous system. Only a qualified specialist can determine the exact cause of the pathology.
Neurogenic bladder - treatment and diagnosis
How to treat a neurogenic bladder is not a simple task. The main thing in the treatment of a neurogenic bladder in women is a correctly diagnosed diagnosis, using CT and MRI. Starting from the cause of the disease, the doctor chooses a medication or physiotherapy methods.