Conditions
Atonic Bladder
Ever been so desperate for the toilet you thought you might burst? Well that’s a bit like what having a case of atonic bladder feels like – all the time. Atonic, or sometimes ‘flaccid’, bladder sees the organ dilate as usual but fail to empty. This is often due to the brain sending incorrect signals to the bladder usually stemming from some kind of spinal cord injury or a condition such as multiple sclerosis. The problem can also be caused by a blockage of the urinary canal, normally caused by bladder stones or, in men, an enlarged prostate. When the urethra is blocked by the prostate it requires a much higher pressure to be able to empty the bladder. Relief can take a number of forms, such as an indwelling or intermittent catheter – which is a tube used to drain the urine from the body manually. Manual exercises, such as pressing on the bladder to squeeze the urine out, or straining the abdominal muscles as if having a bowel movement, can also prove efficient. If not dealt with, complications can arise from the condition; the bladder can become stretched from the pressure of the urine inside, which can damage the bladder walls, in turn leading to a urinary tract infection.
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Hi, everytime when i have sex with my boyfriend during and afterwards i always feel as if i need to go to the loo as if im going to wet myself, it is really annoying and not nice do you know why this is? please help
i have this problum is it painfull to catheterrise yr self??? i said no to doing this b4 but i cant stand it any more.. can some one who has to do this let me no wat its like. need to now b4 i try so i now wat realy to expect..i am male
yes I have to do this four times a day the very thought of it is far worse than doing it once you have done it you will wonder why you worried about it Go for it and get your life back
thx i am going to try it. and thx m8 for yr reploy
my grandson is 11 years old and has to constantly go to toilet.He is very embarassed about it and fears being bullied because of it.My daughter has tried hypnosis but this didn't work.He has been referred to a consultant who is going to test the pressure in his bladder.He has had scans and camera investigations.Nothing has shown up so far.What are the chances of finding a remedy and what could be the cause as this is really affecting his quality of life.
I am under hospital investigation for urinary problems, and have recently started to self catheterize due to having a post residual if 300-400mls.I have re-accuring water infections that affect my day to day way of life in such a way, that I never know what i'm going to wake up feeling like as I am frequently very tired, irritable and extremely uncomfortable. I have been told that my bladder is like "mush" and no operation or medication can "fix" this..???
Hi, I'm having problems with an atonic bladder for about 5 years, I was refusing the self catheterizacion and finnaly I'm started 4 days ago, it is no easy task but for now I don't have another choice,my post residual is almost the same as you. I'm still looking online for for another way to get healed. God Bless You.
I've recently had appendicitis and before doctors diagnosed appendicitis i had to have an ultra sound scan of the area around my appendix, ovaries and bladder, if i had this Atonic Bladder, would it have been picked up on the scan?
i'm 17, i'm not sure if this is what i have, but it does sound like it. i always need the toilet, when i go, i go normally but then when i've finished i still feel like i need to go but nothing more comes out, then 5 minutes later i need to go again. its really annoying because i do alot of travelling from Plymouth where i live to Coventry where most of my family are and as soon as i get in the car i need to go so its uncomfortable for the next few hours in the car. it also takes me over an hour to get to school so i always have to go as soon as i get to school and after every lesson. can anything be done about this?
Hi,my stomach is bloated & i feel full most of the time.I look about 7mths pregnant, it never goes flatter.Im 47 & not had periods for 4 years.I dont eat a lot during the day but have a meal at 7;30pm most days.Can you help...
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My 8 year old daughter has had repeated uti's over the last few years (non symptomatic) and they have now said she is not emptying her bladder properly, so want her to use CIC. They have done a flow test and that is all and have not looked in to the reasons/causes. Surely, they should do some more investigative tests? What tests do you think we should be asking them to do, so that we can get some answers? If she were to start the CIC will the bladder work again properly one day or is this it for life now?? Should I be so cautious or does it sound worse than it actually is?? Otherwise, she is totally healthy ... help!!!
hi i'm 15. And over the past couple of months i have being wetting my self, when i laugh too much (yes it sounds strange and is highley embarressing!) i go to the toilet before school and at lunch in school. Sometimes whe i cough i leak urine, it's getting worse, and i'm worried, some people at scoolhave noticed and i don't know what to do. Thanks
hey i'm 14 and i have a very weak bladder i have had it since i was 3 years old. i take medications and sprays for it i think you should have it checked out cus my mum says those are the symptoms i have well best of luck (but a word of advice they will want to have a look down under so beware)
Don't worry i know how you feel, im the same age. I went doctors and i have been on these pills since June 2009. And everytime i think it is getting better than something happenese, But i go out and try to forget and i always have to wear tena ladies. Which is really embarrssing too!! But the only way to try and get it better is to do some exersizes on the toliet, but im thinking of getting hipmotised!
i have to go to the toilet about 6 times a day at school it is very embarissing can you help me i went to the doctor said when its cold i dont sweat so i have to go to the toilet alot i can't find a way to treat it.Is it to do with harsh chemicals?
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