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Scientific Presentations

A Patient’s Guide to Underactive Bladder Syndrome

Classification of Underactive Bladder

Etiological Classification of Underactive bladder Peripheral Denervation or Neuropathy Pathophysiology: Decreased contractility – neural efferent or myogenic/decreased afferent stimulation. – Congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic or trauma lesion to peripheral nerves– Diabetes or other metabolic cause Detrusor myopathy Pathophysiology: decreased… Read More

Current treatments

Current treatments available for underactive bladder patients DISCLAIMER: The following information on treatment options for the symptoms of underactive bladder do not in any way constitute therapeutic recommendations, prescriptions or endorsements. Consult your physician for the treatment regimen… Read More

Risk Factors for Underactive Bladder

Scientists are working diligently to understand what biological factors contribute to underactive bladder pathogenesis. The most common risk factors associated with this syndrome are: Nerve Damage Damage to the peripheral nerves of the bladder by congenital, inflammatory, neoplastic… Read More

What is Underactive Bladder Syndrome?

The Underactive Bladder is a symptom complex suggestive of detrusor underactivity and is usually characterized by prolonged urination time with or without a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, usually with hesitancy, reduced sensation on filling, and a slow… Read More

Self-catheterization Basics

Urinary retention is a serious risk of Underactive Bladder and patients must be willing and prepared to self-catheterize. Your doctor can show you how to use your catheter. After some practice, it will get easier. Sometimes family members,… Read More

How to do Intermittent Self Catheterization – for men

According to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Intermittent Self-Catheterization (ISC) is a safe and effective alternative method to empty the bladder. ISC is used to help protect the kidneys, prevent incontinence, and lessen the number of… Read More

How to do Intermittent Self Catheterization – for women

According to the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Intermittent Self-Catheterization (ISC) is a safe and effective alternative method to empty the bladder. ISC is used to help protect the kidneys, prevent incontinence, and lessen the number of… Read More

TrudyTriumph

Author, JoAnne Lake, is the mother of four grown children, one of whom has neurogenic bladder. She was diagnosed as a patient of neurogenic bladder in 2009 and shares her life experiences and emotions as a patient, mother,… Read More