Neurogenic bladder is a loss of control of the bladder caused by nerve damage. The underlying cause of the nerve damage can be any of a variety of conditions, including spinal injury, diabetes, pelvic ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined by the frequent, urgent need to urinate. It may also be accompanied by leakage. While OAB can significantly affect your quality of life and should be treated ...

An experimental drug that blocks abnormal neural communication after spinal cord injury could one day be the key to improving quality of life by improving bladder function, new research suggests. An ...

Radiology tests like X-rays or ultrasounds are important parts of a neurogenic bladder diagnosis, but your doctor may order other tests as well. Neurogenic bladder is a condition that occurs when your ...

An invasive and costly test commonly done in women before surgery for stress urinary incontinence may not be necessary, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study ...

Appropriate management relies on an accurate diagnosis. In some patients with NGB, the original cause of their symptoms may be misdiagnosed, resulting in failure of initial therapy. 9 Assessment ...

If you have diabetes, one of the common problems is either frequent urination or the feeling that you always have to go to the bathroom. It’s so common for diabetics that this symptom is an indication ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-30s and a mom of twins, and it seems that I recently developed what must be an overactive bladder. It hinders my daily activities and makes me feel embarrassed, as I ...

According to Anne Robertson, the bladder is not considered a particularly glamorous organ, despite hosting many of the same physiological elements and processes as the heart. Luckily for the fields of ...