What Is Neuromodulation?
How It Works
With sacral neuromodulation, a small device is surgically implanted to send mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerves. Located near the tailbone, the sacral nerves control the bladder and the muscles related to urination. If the brain and sacral nerves don’t communicate correctly, the nerves can’t tell the bladder to function properly. This communication problem can lead to symptoms of overactive bladder. Neuromodulation targets these symptoms by stimulating the sacral nerves with mild electrical pulses.
Neuromodulation is a reversible treatment that can be discontinued at any time by turning off or removing the device.
Neuromodulation may help you resume normal activities, and help you avoid frustrating experiences associated with overactive bladder.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
Last updated: 10 Aug 2011
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