Question
How to treat bedwetting and urgency caused by spina bifida?
Answer
Bedwetting and urgency caused by spina bifida are due to neurosensitive bladder hyperactivity. It can be diagnosed through urodynamic examination, and then stable bladder function medications (such as tolterodine tablets) can be selected for continuous treatment for at least 4 weeks to effectively alleviate symptoms. Bedwetting caused by spina bifida occurs before the development of the child’s nervous system, but most children will recover normally as they grow up. This is a neurogenic issue but does not cause urinary tract infections.