Symptoms of urinary obstruction in paraplegia can manifest as urinary retention, urinary incontinence and other manifestations depending on the time of occurrence of the disease.
In about 1~6 weeks after paraplegia occurs, most cases are in spinal shock stage, at this time, the spinal cord section below the reflex loss, the bladder forceps muscle is in a state of paralysis, the urinary reflex disappeared, unable to complete the urination on their own, in a state of urinary retention, need to be catheterized to solve the problem of filling the bladder.
With further development, the spinal reflex gradually recovered, at this time, as long as the bladder is filled with urine, it will be uncontrolled to urinate on its own, presenting a state of filling incontinence, loss of control of urination. At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to the cleanliness of the perineum to avoid complications such as skin ulcers and erosion caused by long-term moisture, and can wear diapers.
In the case of paraplegia, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, etc., it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.