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27 Treatments for Neurogenic Bladder

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2	Medical Procedures

2	Surgical Procedures

9	Prescribed Medications

Self Care

1	Alternative Procedures

Overview

Doctors using begin treating neurogenic bladder by attempting to reduce bladder stretching (distension) through intermittent or continuous catheterization. In intermittent catheterization, a small rubber catheter is inserted at regular intervals (four to six times per day) to ap...[read article]

Tests for Neurogenic Bladder

1. Cystogram In a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), an X-ray is taken while the bladder is being emptied (voided) to assess bladder and urethra function. Most commonly, your doct... More
2. Urine Flow Test Uroflowmetry, also called uroflow, is used to test the amount and speed of urination. The test can help your doctor to identify the cause if you suffer from slow ur... More
3. Voiding Urethrocystography In a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), an X-ray is taken while the bladder is being emptied (voided) to assess bladder and urethra function. Most commonly, your doct... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Pressure Flow Cystometry Cystometry is a test of bladder function in which pressure and volume of fluid in the bladder is measured during filling, storage, and voiding. More
6. Bladder Residual Urine Study
7. Urinary Pressure and Flow Study
8. Urodynamic Test
9. Cystoscopy A cystoscope is a thin tube with a camera and light on the end. During a cystoscopy, this tube is inserted through your urethra and into your bladder so the doctor ... More
10. Cystometrogram A cystometric study is used to determine the size and functionality of your bladder. It measures how much fluid your bladder can hold, how full it is when you begin... More
11. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
12. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce... More
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Medical Procedures for Neurogenic Bladder

1. Urinary Catheterization Each time you use the restroom, you are exercising your bladder muscles. However, some people's bladder muscles don't work as well as others. When this is... More
2. Placement of Inflatable- Bladder Sphincter Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition that occurs quite frequently in the general population. Although the condition is not life threatening, UI can significantl... More
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Surgical Procedures for Neurogenic Bladder

1. Urinary Diversion A urinary diversion involves removal of the urinary bladder and adjacent tissues and organs, and re-routing of the urinary stream. This may involve creation of an a... More
2. Urostomy Urostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall through which urine leaves the body. More
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Prescribed Medications for Neurogenic Bladder

1. oxybutynin(Ditropan , others...) Close OXYBUTYNIN (ox i BYOO ti nin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
2. tolterodine(Detrol , Detrol LA) TOLTERODINE (tole TER a deen) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
3. solifenacin(VESIcare ) SOLIFENACIN (sol i FEN a cin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
4. darifenacin(Enablex ) DARIFENACIN (dar ee FEN a sin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting acciden... More
5. trospium(Sanctura , Sanctura XR) TROSPIUM (TROSE pee um) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accidents. More
6. propantheline(Pro-Banthine ) PROPANTHELINE (proe PAN the leen) is used in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcer disease. More
7. bethanechol(Urecholine , Duvoid) BETHANECHOL (be THAN e kole) stimulates the bladder. It is used in patients who are having trouble passing urine to empty their bladder. More
8. hyoscyamine(Levsin , others...) Close HYOSCYAMINE (hye oh SYE a meen) is used to treat stomach and bladder problems. It is also used for rhinitis, to reduce some problems caused by Parkinson's dise... More
9. oxybutynin transdermal(Oxytrol ) OXYBUTYNIN (ox i BYOO ti nin) is used to treat overactive bladder. This medicine reduces the amount of bathroom visits. It may also help to control wetting accident... More
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Self Care for Neurogenic Bladder

1. Valsalva Maneuver The Valsalva maneuver is performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed. It is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the conditi... More
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Alternative Procedures for Neurogenic Bladder What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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