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Bladder Spasms

Description

Bladder Spasm, or ‘Detrusor Contraction,’ is an abnormal condition characterized by sudden and urgent need to urinate due to strong contraction of the bladder muscle, detrusor.

Bladder Spasm may cause leakage of urine from the urethra; this is known as urinary incontinence or overactive bladder.

Causes

Following are the causes:

  • Nerve dysfunction or damage
  • Loss of the nervous control system
  • Certain medicines
  • Certain infections
  • Surgery involving the bladder or the surrounding structures
  • Trauma or surgery affecting bladder control
  • Interstitial Cystitis (bladder infection)
  • Frequent catheter usage
Risk factors

The following are the risk factors:

  • Usage of certain medicines
  • A weak immune system increasing an individual’s susceptibility to bladder infections
  • Surgery involving the bladder or surrounding structures
  • Certain nerve diseases
  • Tumors in the brain
  • Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Pregnancy
  • Elderly
  • Menopausal women

 

Symptoms

The following are the symptoms:

  • Urinary urgency
  • Bladder or pelvic pain
  • Leakage of urine
  • Frequent urination
  • Numbness or tingling in legs
  • Blood in the urine (not in all patients)

 

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Bladder Spasm is made when a doctor examines the patient physically, checks relevant symptoms, and performs certain lab tests, such as assessing the pressure in the bladder and certain nerve functioning tests.

 

Management

Following is the management:

  • Regular and directed use of medicines
  • Light Pelvic floor exercises
  • Use of adult diapers (if necessary)
  • Surgery (if required)

Please consult your doctor for further information.

When to consult a doctor?

Early diagnosis can lead to effective and successful treatment. If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, such as leakage of urine or frequent urge to urinate, please see a doctor.

 

Available Medicine for Bladder Spasms

Spasfon 80mg

Rs.347.94

Himont

Anafortan Plus

Rs.248.41

AGP

Spadix 80mg/80mg

Rs.120

Tabroos