Intermittent catheterization is a medical technique used to help empty the bladder. A catheter can be passed through the urethra or through a surgical channel in the skin to the bladder, after which ...

One of the most helpful tests in the evaluation of neurogenic bladder is called a urodynamic test. Urodynamic testing is also called a cystometrogram (CMG). In this test a very small catheter is ...

Atonic bladder is a condition where the bladder muscles cannot contract fully. This can cause difficulty urinating or completely emptying the bladder. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such ...

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

It’s not uncommon to have trouble urinating after surgery. While most cases of postoperative urinary retention resolve on their own, you may need to temporarily use a catheter or take medication to ...

A urostomy bag and a catheter are two different devices that can help drain and collect urine from your body. A urostomy is often permanent, whereas a catheter is not. If you have certain medical ...

A wireless device called the UroMonitor enables accurate, noninvasive monitoring of bladder pressure in patients with overactive bladder, reports a pilot study in the July issue of The Journal of ...