Neurogenic Bladder
Question: Do we have a Neurogenic Bladder?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: It could be.
“Millions of Americans have neurogenic bladder. Neurogenic bladder is the name given to a number of urinary conditions in people who lack bladder control due to a brain, spinal cord or nerve problem. This nerve damage can be the result of diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease or diabetes. It can also be caused by infection of the brain or spinal cord, heavy metal poisoning, stroke, spinal cord injury, or major pelvic surgery. People who are born with problems of the spinal cord, such as spina bifida, may also have this type of bladder problem.
Nerves in the body control how the bladder stores or empties urine, and problems with these nerves cause overactive bladder (OAB), incontinence, and underactive bladder (UAB) or obstructive bladder, in which the flow of urine is blocked.” (University of Michigan)
As you know the vagus nerve control centers in the brain stem were damaged by the poliovirus and vagus nerve activity is an essential factor in controlling the bladder. There are several types of neurogenic bladder But just as with all things PPS don’t automatically blame Polio if you’re having bladder issues. Talk to your doctor and be evaluated.