Neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem in which the bladder does not empty properly due to a neurological condition.
See also: Urinary incontinence
Common causes for neurogenic bladder include:
The bladder may empty spontaneously (incontinence) or may not empty at all (retention with leakage). The specific problem depends on the underlying neurological disorder.
See: Incontinence resources
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Reviewer Info: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 06/19/2008 |