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Bladder Spasms

What are Bladder Spasms?

Bladder spasms are involuntary contractions of the bladder muscles, which can cause sudden urgency, discomfort, or leakage. They can occur in people with overactive bladder, neurological conditions, or after surgery, catheterisation, or irritation of the bladder.

 

Common Symptoms:

 

  • Sudden, urgent need to urinate

  • Involuntary urine leakage

  • Lower abdominal or pelvic cramping

  • Discomfort or pain during bladder filling or urination

  • Frequent urination

 
Causes & Triggers:

Bladder spasms can result from a variety of factors:

 

  • Overactive bladder muscles

  • Nerve damage or neurological disorders (e.g., spinal cord injury, MS)

  • Catheter use or bladder irritation

  • Infections or inflammation

  • Post-surgical changes to the bladder

 
Management & Treatment:

Treatment aims to reduce spasms, improve bladder control, and relieve discomfort:

 

  • Medications: Anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists, or muscle relaxants

  • Catheter management: Adjusting or changing catheter technique if spasms are catheter-related

  • Lifestyle strategies: Bladder training and fluid management

  • Advanced therapies: Nerve stimulation or Botox injections for severe cases

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