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Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis.

Kathleen S. Hawker1, Elliot M. Frohman

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Kathleen.Hawker@UTSouthwestern.edu; Elliot.Frohman@UTSouthwestern.edu

Current Treatment Options in Neurology
|April 3, 2001
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients frequently experience bladder and bowel issues, often overlooked sexual dysfunction. Early identification and integrated treatment plans are key to managing these common MS symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly causes genitourinary and bowel dysfunction.
  • Lower extremity pyramidal signs correlate with bladder dysfunction.
  • Constipation is a prevalent bowel issue in MS due to various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of genitourinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in MS.
  • To emphasize the importance of detailed patient history in diagnosing these dysfunctions.
  • To advocate for integrated treatment approaches for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common genitourinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunctions in multiple sclerosis patients.
  • Correlation of neurological signs (pyramidal) with bladder dysfunction.

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  • Analysis of contributing factors to constipation and sexual dysfunction in MS.

    • Main Results:

    • Genitourinary and bowel dysfunction are highly prevalent in MS.
    • Constipation is the most common bowel dysfunction, with multifactorial causes.
    • Sexual dysfunction is often overlooked but significantly impacts quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive patient history is crucial for identifying and managing MS-related dysfunctions.
    • Integrated treatment plans, potentially involving urologists, can alleviate symptoms.
    • Addressing bowel, bladder, and sexual health is vital for holistic MS care.