Neurogenic bladder is a condition where a person is unable to control their bladder due to a brain, spinal cord, or nerve problem. There are a variety of potential causes of neurogenic bladder, including:

• Diabetes 
• Heavy metal poisoning
• Infection of the brain
• Infection of the spinal cord
• Major pelvic surgery
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Parkinson’s disease 
• Spinal cord injury 
• Spina bifida (condition in which the spinal cord doesn’t properly develop)
• Stroke 

Signs and symptoms of neurogenic bladder vary depending on the underlying condition that is causing the problem. Signs and symptoms can include:

• Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) 
• Incontinence (leaking urine and not being able to control urine)
• Increased urinary frequency, urgency, or overactive bladder 
• Needing to urinate many times overnight
• Not being able to empty the bladder fully
• Only being able to produce a dribble of urine at a time

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