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Urinary Bladder Not Working Right
Neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem in which the bladder does not empty properly due to a neurological condition.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Several muscles and nerves must work together for your bladder to hold urine until you're ready to empty it. Nerve messages go back and forth between the brain and the muscles that control bladder emptying. If these nerves are damaged by illness or injury, the muscles may not be able to tighten or relax at...
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Percutaneous urinary procedures
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