L.A. Birder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Renal-Electrolyte Division, and also holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Pharmacology; W.C. de Groat is a Professor ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDKey TakeawaysBladder spasms happen when the bladder muscle squeezes without ...

Neurogenic bladder is a loss of bladder control caused by damage to the nerve supply of the bladder. The damage can involve the brain, the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or any combination thereof.

The function of the lower urinary tract — to store and periodically eliminate urine — seems simple, but its neuronal control is complex and not fully understood, and dysfunction is common. Functional ...

Micturition or urination is the process of emptying urine from the storage organ, namely, the urinary bladder. The detrusor is the smooth or involuntary muscle of the bladder wall. The urethral ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

The bladder is part of the urinary tract. It is a hollow, balloon-like organ that collects and releases urine from the body. It is attached to the pelvic bones and other organs and can hold around 2 ...