Urologic dysfuntion in patients with multiple sclerosis

J. G. Blaivas, S. A. Kaplan

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Abstract

In patients with multiple sclerosis, urinary bladder symptoms are often empirically attributed to the underlying condition. However, these patients may also have urologic conditions unrelated to multiple sclerosis. These include such common disorders as urinary tract infection, bladder, and prostate cancer, as well as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is therefore important to exclude these urologic entities before instituting therapy. To treat bladder symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis adequately, one must attain a precise diagnosis. This requires a lucid understanding of the neurophysiology of micturition and, more importantly, how different neurologic lesions exert their effect on voiding. Moreover, the evaluation and application of diagnostic urodynamic techniques to treat these patients must be appreciated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)159-165
Number of pages7
JournalSeminars in Neurology
Volume8
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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