Neurourology is a specialised branch of urology that deals with bladder disorders mostly related to spinal injuries and neurological disorders. Every function of our body is related to our brain. Bladder control is also neurologically controlled. For neuro-urology treatment in Bangalore you can visit us at SS Urocare. We are a specialised urology care centre in the heart of the city.
What all functions of the bladder is controlled by the brain?
Our brain controls most of the vital functions of our body. The urge to urinate, hold the urine, let the urine pass, all these functions are guided by our brain (nervous system).
So, any kind of interference with the brain may lead to several urological complications.
What are the medical conditions that may lead to urological problems?
Sometimes the functions of the kidney and the urinary bladder are interrupted due to some underlying neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease or Multiple sclerosis. People suffering from these conditions presents with symptoms like such as urinary incontinence, pain during urination and bleeding.
What causes urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is mostly caused due to problems with the muscles and nerves that causes the urinary bladder contract and relax and in turn help in the passage of urine. Any nervous disorder or muscle fatigue can lead to urinary incontinence.
Normal conditions such as pregnancy and menopause can also sometimes cause urinary incontinence.
What causes pain during urination?
A condition named neurogenic bladder can cause pain during urination. The most common reasons behind it maybe a urinary tract infection, urethritis, prostatitis, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, dribbling urine and loss of feeling that the bladder is full.
What causes bleeding during urination?
Any kind of infection in your kidney, urinary bladder, prostate or urethra may cause bleeding during urination. Bleeding during urination is a sign of some serious problems. It may be due to conditions like a urinary tract infection or severe exercise or it may also be due to some underlying kidney disease or cancer. So, if you see blood in your urine at any time, without any delay you must visit your Urologist and get it treated.
Although the neuro-urology issues are very common, they are very embarrassing ones. These symptoms are not only irritating but degrades the quality of life to a large extent. They tend to affect the confidence of a person and their behaviour too. So, if you are unable to hold your urine or not able to feel the urge to urinate, you should visit your Urologist at the earliest. The earlier your diagnosis happen the better is your prognosis. To get a neuro urology treatment in Bangalore, you can visit us at SS Urocare. Our chief consultant Dr K S Shiva Kumar is a renowned Urologist and has been practicing successfully for over a decade now. If you are facing any kind of Urological disorders, we are there to help you out. In this age of improved medical science there is a treatment for every condition. The only thing we should follow is to visit our doctor as soon as we feel any discomfort.