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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.
What else can I help you with?
Is it true that neurological illness can cause bladder malfunction?
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.
Can being on birth control too long affect your bladder?
There are no known effects, short- or long-term, of birth control on bladder function.
Could a neurological problem affect the urinary control in a person?
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.
Does Zyrtec in children cause loss of bladder control?
Antihistamines and decongestants may affect bladder function in some children and adults. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
When is surgery called for in treatment for disc degeneration?
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.
What are the functions of the bladder?
The function of the bladder is to store and release urine.
Why can't a person with Spina Bifida control certain things?
Spina Bifida results in nerve damage to the nerves that control certain functions, such as walking, and bladder and bowel function.
What will happen to your bladder when you take drugs?
You will cannot control your bladder
What does anticholingergic medication control?
bladder control
What is the function of the uretra?
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.
What is the bladders function?
The bladder's function is to store urine before you urinate. If the bladder fills up , the urinal sensation comes.
Can you control your bladder?
No I can't I have very little control over my bladder due to my spinal cord injury
