Neurogenic bladder in children - treatment

The concept of a neurogenic bladder includes a number of disorders that can affect the development of other disorders of the urinary system. This disease is both acquired and congenital. The cause may be a lesion of the smooth muscles of the bladder, a change in the depth of uroepithelium, and nervous system disorders also affect pathology. The problem is often encountered, so mothers should understand this topic.

Diagnosis of the disease

Pathology manifests itself in a variety of symptoms. About it can signal both incontinence and delay urination. From the exact diagnosis will depend on the treatment of neurogenic dysfunction of the bladder in children. If a child is suspected of such a violation, the doctor should conduct a survey, which may include:

• general blood analysis and biochemical;
• a series of urinalysis;
• Ultrasound of the urinary system;
• consultations of a neurologist, urologist, as well as a nephrologist and a psychologist.

Other studies may also be required, depending on the circumstances.

Treatment of a neurogenic bladder in children

Now the problem is solved in a conservative way using medicines, as well as non-drug methods, or an operation can be shown.

Having studied the causes of the disorder, and also having found out its form, the doctor can prescribe a treatment regimen, including such drugs:

• cholinonimetics;
• tricyclic antidepressants;
• amino acids;
• nootropics;
• vitamins, phytopreparations;
• anticholinergic agents;
• calcium antagonists;
• Antibiotics if treatment of infections is necessary.

The doctor prescribes a course of therapy, which usually lasts about 1.5 months. Also it is necessary to observe the regime with compulsory sleep during the day, to regularly visit the air. LFK, various physiotherapy, psychotherapy are shown. It is necessary to avoid active games in the evening, protect the child from factors that can traumatize his psyche.

In some situations, surgery is necessary. Mummy should listen carefully to the doctor, because it is the specialist who must be entrusted with the decision on how to treat the neurogenic bladder in children.