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Description of disease:

Neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem in which the nerves responsible for communication between the brain and the bladder don't work properly and the bladder empties or doesn't empty at all.
The risk factors include:
- genetically-induced disorders of the nervous system
- injuries to the brain and the spinal cord
- poisoning with the metals
- diabetes
- acute infections
The treatment includes:
- regular catheterization
- artificial sphincter
- medication therapy

Symptoms:


oliguria and anuria (decreased or absent urine production)
urinary incontinence



Research:


Computed tomography
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Magnetic resonance
USG of the urinary tract



Doctors :


Nephrologist


Urologist





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Added on: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 , Updated: 2008-04-02 10:56:50
Bibliography: Visalli, G. Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1996

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