When the bladder fills with urine, sensory nerves send impulses to the brain indicating that the bladder is full. The sensory nerves connect with other nerves in the spinal cord to relay this information. In turn, the brain sends impulses back to the bladder instructing the bladder to empty its contents.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/16/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Yes, you could have bladder malfunction due to neurological illness Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease or brain injury. It can interfere with the way the bladder and brain communicate leading to an inability to control the bladder. This could lead to bladder infection as well so it is important to show it to the doctor.
There are no known effects, short- or long-term, of birth control on bladder function.
Yes, a neurological disorder or condition could cause urinary incontinence. Certain health issues like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, a stroke, diabetes or Multiple Sclerosis could lead to Neurological Bladder Disorders, in which the brain does not get the signals to urinate.
Surgery is only a real necessity when a progressive loss of neurological function is experienced, leading, for instance, to bladder or bowel incontinence or limb paralysis.
Antihistamines and decongestants may affect bladder function in some children and adults. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The bladder stores urine.
The function of the bladder is to store and release urine.
Spina Bifida results in nerve damage to the nerves that control certain functions, such as walking, and bladder and bowel function.
If you are overweight, losing weight will help you regain bladder control. Also, doing Kegall exercises will help strengthen the muscles involved in bladder control.
The urethra is a structure inside the body that expels urine from the bladder. Its function is to conduct the urine from the bladder for elimination.
The bladder's function is to store urine before you urinate. If the bladder fills up , the urinal sensation comes.
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