Diagnosis and therapy for neurogenic bladder dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis patients

Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctions are common in patients with multiple sclerosis and for most of them urinary dysfunction has the most negative impact on their social life. No correlation exists between clinical urinary symptoms and urodynamic patterns. Abnormal urodynamic patterns may be...

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Published in:Neurological sciences 2008-12, Vol.29 (Suppl 4), p.352-355
Main Authors: Del Popolo, Giulio, Panariello, Giovanni, Del Corso, Francesca, De Scisciolo, Giuseppe, Lombardi, Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic - diagnosis
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic - etiology
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic - therapy
Urinary Dysfunctions
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Summary:Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunctions are common in patients with multiple sclerosis and for most of them urinary dysfunction has the most negative impact on their social life. No correlation exists between clinical urinary symptoms and urodynamic patterns. Abnormal urodynamic patterns may be present in asymptomatic patients. Both clinical and urodynamic findings may change during the course of the illness. Early diagnostic approach and scheduled follow-ups are mandatory in order to prevent upper urinary tract complications and improve quality of life (QoL).
ISSN:1590-1874
1590-3478
DOI:10.1007/s10072-008-1042-y