Other treatments

Authors: SCIRE Community Team | Reviewer: Bonnie Nybo | Published: 18 January 2018 | Updated: 16 October 2024

Electrical stimulation can be used to help normalize the activity of the bladder muscles and control of bladder emptying. This may involve the implantation of a stimulator and electrodes that stimulate the sacral nerves that send brain signals to the bladder. This is sometimes referred to as neuromodulation.

Commercially available electrical bladder stimulation systems may be used for this purpose. However, these systems may be expensive and is not available in all locations.

Refer to our articles on Neuromodulation for more information!

Acupuncture and electroacupuncture have also been suggested as treatment options to help with bladder function by influencing nerve signals related to bladder function.

Refer to our article on Acupuncture for more information!