Which condition is listed as a cause of neuropathic incontinence?

• A. Diabetes mellitus
• B. Stroke
• C. Hypertension
• D. Asthma

Answer: (B)

Neuropathic incontinence happens when the nerves that control bladder function are damaged, so the bladder may contract involuntarily or lose its sense of fullness, leading to leakage. A stroke directly disrupts brain areas that regulate micturition, causing a loss of coordinated bladder and outlet control and resulting in neurogenic bladder symptoms. Among the options, stroke is the classic neurological event that produces neurogenic incontinence. Hypertension and asthma do not directly impair neural control of the bladder, and while diabetes can cause neuropathy over time, the stem points to a primary CNS event—stroke—as the cause listed.