If you have a neurogenic bladder condition, it is helpful to understand how your urinary system works. The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, sphincters, and specific muscles. All these parts work together with the nervous system to filter waste and remove it from the body as urine.
When the bladder is full, nerve impulses in the nervous system travel to the lower spinal cord and signal the brain that it’s time to empty the bladder. Then the brain directs the bladder muscles to contract so urine can flow out of the body through the urethra.
If your nervous system or brain are affected by injury or illness, parts of this process may not work like before. You may need to use catheters to empty your bladder. Learning about how your urinary system works can help you feel more in control while managing your neurogenic bladder condition.
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