Urodynamics

What Is It?

Urodynamic testing is used to diagnose patients with urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, frequent urination, inability to urinate or other lower urinary tract symptoms. These tests can be performed in both adults and children.

Urodynamic tests are used to assess the following parameters:

• Nerve and muscle function
• Pressure in and around the bladder
• Flow rates and other factors

These tests show how well the bladder, the muscles involved in urination and the urethra perform their job of storing and releasing urine.