How is neurogenic bladder diagnosed?
How is neurogenic bladder diagnosed?
University of Virginia Health System
When neurogenic bladder is suspected, both the nervous system (including the brain) and the bladder itself are examined. In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for neurogenic bladder may include the following:
* x-rays of the skull and spine - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.
* electroencephalogram (EEG) - a procedure that records the brain's continuous, electrical activity by means of electrodes attached to the scalp.
* imaging tests of the bladder and ureters
* tests that involve filling the bladder (to see how much it can hold and checking to see if the bladder empties completely)
