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Pain or a burning feeling when you urinateThe need to urinate oftenThe need to urinate right away or in a hurryBlood in the urineFever
How is neurogenic bladder treated? " � Treatments include: � �
- Prescription medicines " � Some of these medicines relax the bladder, such as oxybutynin (brand name: Ditropan) or propantheline (brand name: Pro-Banthine). Others can make certain nerves more active, such as bethanechol (brand name Urecholine). You might also need antibiotics if you get a UTI.
- Bladder catheter " � If you cannot empty your bladder completely, you might need to put a thin, flexible tube (called a "catheter " �) in your urethra a few times a day. The catheter helps you empty your bladder and avoid infection and other problems. In rare case, a permanent catheter is needed.
If your problems are more serious and medicine and a catheter are not helpful enough, you might need other treatments to control your bladder. These can include nerve stimulators, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, and surgery. � �
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Anatomy of the urinary tract
Urine is made by the kidneys. It passes from the kidneys into the bladder through two tubes called the ureters. Then it leaves the bladder through another tube, called the urethra.
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Anatomy of the urinary tract
Urine is made by the kidneys. It passes from the kidneys into the bladder through two tubes called the ureters. Then it leaves the bladder through another tube, called the urethra.
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