autonomic ganglionopathy), sometimes as part of a paraneoplastic syndrome which can occur even when cancer has not yet been diagnosed. Certain infectious diseases. Some viruses and bacteria, such as botulism, Lyme disease and HIV, can cause autonomic neuropathy. Inherited disorders. Certain hereditary disorders can cause autonomic neuropathy. Autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system attacks and damages parts of the body, including the nerves. Examples include Sjögren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease. Guillain–Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disease that happens rapidly and can affect autonomic nerves. Diagnosis Treatment Neurogenic Bladder Depending on the symptoms and severity of the dysfunction, the doctor might suggest one of the following treatments Behavioral changes: such as reducing water intake, kegel exercises, biofeedback training Clean intermittent catheterization: insertion of a foley catheter to remove the urine every few hours and prevent retention, done in a sterile manner. Pharmacological therapy, which includes anticholinergic drugs which reduce the contraction of the bladder Botox injections into the bladder Surgical treatment: Urinary diversion, Artificial Urinary Sphincter, Urethral sling, or insertion of electrical devices adjacent to the bladder to stimulate its contraction. References External links Peripheral nervous system disorders