Serious Warning Signs Of A Spinal Cord Injury

Loss Of Bladder Control

Loss of bladder control may develop immediately after a spinal cord injury, and it is most likely to occur in cases that involve damage to the lumbar spine (L1-L5). Lumbar spine injuries generally impact one or both legs, and patients with these injuries could also experience a loss of bowel control. When bladder control is lost, patients might unintentionally urinate, and they may be given special bedding or underwear to make unintentional urination easier to manage. Some patients might be catheterized while in the hospital with a spinal injury as well. Patients concerned about a loss of bladder or bowel control should check with their healthcare team about support and resources that are available to cope with this symptom.

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