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Multiple sclerosis and the urologist.

S E Litwiller1, E M Frohman, P E Zimmern

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|February 18, 1999
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently causes genitourinary issues, impacting bladder function and sexual health. Early urological involvement is crucial for managing these significant, though rarely life-threatening, MS complications.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
  • MS affects the central nervous system, leading to a wide range of symptoms.
  • Genitourinary dysfunction is a common but often overlooked complication of MS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of neurological and urological approaches to multiple sclerosis.
  • To detail the pathology, physiology, and genitourinary effects of MS.
  • To outline diagnostic and treatment strategies for neurological and urological manifestations in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE and manual bibliography review.
  • Included peer-reviewed articles on neurological and urological aspects of MS.

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  • Performed a meta-analysis of urodynamic findings from 22 studies (1,882 patients).

    • Main Results:

    • Most MS patients experience genitourinary symptoms (urgency, incontinence, retention).
    • Urodynamic findings include detrusor hyperreflexia (62%), detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia (25%), and hypocontractility (20%).
    • Sexual dysfunction affects up to 80% of men and 72% of women; renal deterioration is rare (<1%).

    Conclusions:

    • Genitourinary complications of MS cause significant morbidity and patient distress.
    • Despite advances in MS management, urological symptoms require active, multidisciplinary care.
    • Urologist involvement is essential for comprehensive MS patient management.