Depending on your level of injury, you may feel a burning with urination, or discomfort in the lower pelvic area, abdomen, or lower back. An individual with an incomplete injury may feel pain in the testicles. Because symptoms are similar for any UTI, you must see your doctor for lab tests to determine the need for treatment. Research shows that UTIs that do not have symptoms usually do not need treatment with antibiotics. Dyssynergia occurs when the bladder contracts but the sphincter does not open.
Treatment includes medications or surgery to open the sphincter.
Kidney and bladder stones can form. Incontinence or urine leakage may be a problem for some individuals. Treatment can include both drugs and surgery. Medications are often used to control bladder spasms and tighten the sphincter muscles. Several surgical options are available for treating incontinence, including various forms of urinary diversion.