FAQ Categories: Bladder Management

Urinary tract refers to the system that is concerned with formation storage and excretion of urine. It consists of two kidneys that lie at the back of upper part of abdomen, one on each side Urine formed in the kidneys is drained by two hollow tubular structures, called the ureters into the bladder.

Depending upon the type and level of your injury, some functions of the bladder will be affected either temporarily or permanently. Some of the common changes that you may observe are

• Lack of sensation of bladder fullness and/or bladder fullness recognised by excessive sweating. flushing, tremors headache
• Inability to judge urine leakage that occurs wit ...

Urine is stored in the bladder. As the bladder becomes full this information is passed via your spinal cord centres to your brain. If you wish to empty your bladder, then the bladder muscle contracts to empty the bladder. Normally the desire can be modified. One can suppress the desire to pass urine until an appropriate time or place is available. Usually, the bladder empties completely leaving ...

enerally there are two ways the bladder works after a spinal cord injury. Spastic or Reflex Bladder means that when your bladder fills with urine, a reflex automatically triggers the bladder to empty. The problem in a reflex bladder is you do not know when the bladder will empty. Reflex or spastic bladder usually occurs when the injury is above the T12 level. The choice of bladder management me ...

A bladder management programme allows you to plan for bladder emptying in an acceptable manner when it is convenient for you. This helps you to avoid accidents and prevent infections. Your level and type of injury will affect the choice you and your doctor make for your bladder programme. Because each person's injury is different, your doctor will probably conduct some tests to see how your bladde ...

Individuals with SCI are more likely to have urinary infection or other urinary problems with the urinary system. To avoid problems and keep you're urinary system healthy.

Empty your bladder completely

After Your SCI your bladder often does not empty completely l?he residual ur ine becomes a breeding medium from bacteria and germs that may cause infection

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Loss of normal bladder function after spinal cord injury places you at a increased risk for urinary tract infection (UTI), regardless of the bladder management system you follow. Urinary tract infection can occur in the bladder, kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract. ...

The most common symptoms of bladder infection include going to the bathroom more frequently, passing blood in the urine. cloudy and odorous urine, increased spasticity in the lower extremities fever and chills Depending on your level of injury, you nay feel a burning with urination, or discomfort in the lower pelvis; area, abdomen or lower back. ...

If you notice any of these symptoms see the doctor for laboratory tests to determine the need for treatment. Research shows that UTIs that do not have symptoms usually do not need treatment with antibiotics. Use antibiotics only when symptoms (fever, chills and pain) are present. Your doctor based on your Urine Culture Report will prescribe antibiotics. ...