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Constipation and LUTS - how do they affect each other?

Marcio A Averbeck1, Helmut Madersbacher

  • 1Department of Urology, Mae de Deus Center Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil. marcioaverbeck@gmail.com

International Braz J Urol : Official Journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology
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Constipation is linked to urinary tract problems in children and women. Relief of constipation can improve lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the elderly, but more research is needed for all groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Background:

  • Urinary bladder and rectum share embryological origins and similar innervations.
  • Close anatomical proximity suggests potential mechanical influence of dysfunction in one organ on the other.
  • Defecation problems and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) frequently co-occur.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence-based relationship between constipation and LUTS.
  • To synthesize findings across different patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE (1997-2009) and urological conference abstracts (2005-2007).
  • Studies were categorized by population: children, middle-aged women, elderly, and neuropathic patients.

Main Results:

  • Constipation is associated with urinary tract issues (infections, enuresis, reflux) in children.
  • High prevalence of constipation in women with urinary tract dysfunction; links to incontinence and prolapse suggested.
  • Constipation relief improved LUTS in the elderly.
  • Rectal stool impaction may hinder bladder emptying in neuropathic patients.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence links constipation to LUTS in children and women, with potential mechanical influences.
  • Constipation management may improve LUTS, particularly in the elderly.
  • Limited, often uncontrolled studies necessitate large-scale, prospective research, especially for elderly and neuropathic patients.