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Home Remedy for a Neurogenic Bladder

In those with neurogenic bladder, the brain does not properly communicate a feeling of fullness to the bladder muscle that would allow the muscle to open up in time to empty normally. As a result, people with a neurogenic bladder either keep urinating at abnormally high frequency or have the opposite condition, whereby they empty at abnormally infrequent intervals. The best home remedy for neurogenic bladder is to establish a schedule by which you control your fluid intake and output to avoid accidents or other problems.

  1. Control Fluid Intake

    • Since you generally have to urinate at regular intervals based upon how much fluid you consume, if you can control your fluid intake, you can regulate how often and when you have to urinate. If you have a neurogenic bladder, work out a plan at home (or with your doctor if you prefer) to determine when to consume fluids and how much. Typically, avoid drinking a lot late at night so that you will not have a full bladder while you are sleeping, when accidents are more prone to happen.

    Plan Your Urination Schedule

    • Once you have your fluid intake under control, you can use the same scheduling plan to set times when you will urinate. If you go to the bathroom at regular intervals, you will be less likely to have accidents or to feel as though you need to go to the bathroom when you do not. Generally, it is a good idea to get into the habit of urinating before going out, an hour or so after eating or drinking or after routine activities such as bathing. This will prevent the urgent need to empty your bladder by helping you keep to a regular schedule during the time these normal tasks are performed.

    Use a Catheter to Help You Urinate on Schedule If Necessary

    • In some cases, you may use catheters to help you urinate if you are unable to go on schedule. The proper use of a catheter can be learned from a health professional and may be practiced at home. Using a catheter at night can help eliminate the need to get upt oo frequently to urinate.

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