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Complications of a neurogenic bladder

Complications of a neurogenic bladder
University of Virginia Health System

The following problems are often associated with a neurogenic bladder:

* urine leakage
Urine leakage often occurs when the muscles holding urine in do not get the right message.
* urine retention
Urine retention often happens if the muscles holding urine in do not get the message that it is time to let go.
* damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney
Damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney often happens if the bladder becomes too full and urine backs up into the kidneys, causing extra pressure.
* infection of the bladder or ureters
Infection of the bladder or ureters often results from urine that is held too long before being eliminated.