Spinal injuries are medical conditions that can significantly affect the functions of the body, including the urinary system. In the clinic of Dr. Mohammed Suleiman Al Rifai We offer specialised and comprehensive solutions to address urination issues resulting from spinal injuries.
How do spinal injuries affect urination?
- When the spinal cord is injured, nerve signalling between the bladder and the brain may be affected.
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This leads to poor bladder control or a complete loss of control, causing issues such as:
- Bedwetting.
- Difficulty emptying the bladder.
- Frequent urinary infections.
Types of urination disorders associated with spinal injuries
- Overactive bladder: Involves involuntary contractions that cause urine leakage.
- An inactive bladder: The bladder is unable to contract to empty the urine.
- Urine retention: The result of an inability to empty the bladder completely.
Diagnosis in the clinic
- Urodynamics to assess bladder function.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine the level of spinal cord injury.
- Urine analysis to check for additional infections or issues.
Available treatment
- Pharmacological treatment: To improve bladder response.
- Surgical intervention: Such as catheterisation or procedures to expand the bladder.
- Neurorehabilitation: To retrain the bladder and improve control.
Comprehensive care at the clinic
Thanks to the expertise of Dr Mohamed Soliman and his team, we provide personalised treatment plans to ensure an improved quality of life for patients.