{"id":10004,"date":"2024-12-10T11:40:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/?page_id=10004"},"modified":"2025-03-01T19:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T00:31:05","slug":"what-is-neurourology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/urology-clinic\/what-is-neurourology\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Neurourology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-container__hero-small_image\">\n  <div class=\"hero hero-small_image\">\n    <div class=\"hero__title_container\">\n      <h1 class=\"hero__title\">\n                  \n              <\/h1>\n              <nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\">Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sci-outpatient-rehab-clinic-0019.jpg?ver=1734034881\" alt=\"A man in a wheelchair wearing a red jacket discusses neurourology with a healthcare professional in a white coat holding a paper. Meanwhile, a woman smiles from the examination table, adding warmth to the bustling medical office.\"\/>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--link-block idf-block\">\n\t<div class=\"link-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"link-block__label\">Explore this Clinic<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/urology-clinic\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUrology Clinic\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/urology-clinic\/treatment\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTreatment &#038; Services\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/treatment\/services-clinics\/urology-clinic\/appointments\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAppointments &#038; Referrals\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Bridging neurology and urology for better bladder health<\/h2>\n<p>Neurourology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the intersection of urology and neurology, addressing urinary tract dysfunctions caused by neurological conditions. This expertise plays a vital role in diagnosing and managing neurogenic bladder, helping patients regain control and improve their quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Understanding neurogenic bladder<\/h2>\n<p>Neurogenic bladder is a dysfunction of the urinary tract caused by damage to the nervous system. In a healthy urinary system, the brain and bladder work together, relying on nerve signals to regulate muscle contractions and control urination.<\/p>\n<p>When these signals are disrupted, as in the case of neurogenic bladder, normal communication breaks down. This can lead to a loss of bladder control, resulting in issues like leakage, incontinence, or difficulty emptying the bladder.<\/p>\n<h3>The impact of untreated neurogenic bladder<\/h3>\n<p>Without proper care, neurogenic bladder can damage the urinary system and increase the risk of secondary complications, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urinary tract infections (UTIs)<\/li>\n<li>Kidney damage<\/li>\n<li>Bladder stones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prompt treatment is essential to safeguard your overall health and urinary function.<\/p>\n<h2>Causes and types of neurogenic bladder<\/h2>\n<h3>Common causes<\/h3>\n<p>Neurogenic bladder often results from conditions that disrupt nerve communication between the brain and bladder. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li>\n<li>Brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Types of neurogenic bladder dysfunction<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222427; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 300;\"><strong>Stress incontinence:<\/strong> Leakage during physical activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising, often due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overflow incontinence:<\/strong> Occurs when the bladder overfills and leaks due to incomplete emptying, often caused by obstructions or nerve damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urge incontinence:<\/strong> Characterized by sudden, intense urges to urinate, often linked to overactive bladder muscles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--feature-set idf-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"feature\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sci-carla-white.jpg?ver=1734034760\" alt=\"A person with short, curly hair sits in a wheelchair outdoors near a building, perhaps pondering \"what is neurourology.\" They wear an orange and brown patterned shirt and smile gently. The background reveals a paved pathway, columns, and parked cars.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Resources and education for bladder function<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__content-body text-content\"><p>Bladder function after an injury can present unique challenges, but with the right knowledge and care, you can manage these changes and maintain your quality of life. Explore our Patient &amp; Family Education Hub for essential information for effective bladder management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/education\/patient-family-education\/\">Bladder Care Resources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>When to seek medical attention<\/h2>\n<p>If you experience symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty emptying your bladder, or urinary incontinence, it\u2019s important to consult a healthcare provider. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about neurogenic bladder and its causes, symptoms, and treatment options with Shepherd Center&#8217;s urology 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