How the bladder changes after SCI

How does the bladder work?

The urinary system filters waste and stores and releases urine.

How does the bladder change after SCI?

Interrupted nerve signals can alter bladder sensation and control.

What are “spastic” and “flaccid” bladder?

A spastic bladder contracts excessively or without coordination; a flaccid bladder may not contract enough to empty effectively.

Urinary catheters

Catheters drain urine intermittently or continuously.

How does aging affect the bladder with SCI?

Aging can change storage, flow, leakage and kidney function.