[Urinary disorders and metabolic syndrome: prospective study]
S Boudokhane1, H Marmouche, R Klii
1Service de rééducation fonctionnelle, faculté de médecine de Monastir, centre hospitalo-universitaire Fattouma Bourguiba de Monastir, avenue 1-Juin, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie. soumaya.boudokhane@gmail.com
Summary
Metabolic syndrome is linked to overactive bladder and incontinence. Abdominal obesity and hyperglycemia were key factors influencing urinary symptoms in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Diseases
Background:
- Metabolic syndrome (MS) is associated with various health complications.
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common, and their link to MS requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of LUTS in patients with MS.
- To explore the correlation between MS components and LUTS.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 34 MS patients (NCEP ATP III criteria).
- Utilized Urinary Symptom Profile (USP) questionnaire for LUTS assessment.
- Collected anthropometric (BMI, waist circumference) and laboratory data (glucose, lipids, HbA1c).
Main Results:
- Overactive bladder symptoms (85.2%) and urinary incontinence (38.2%) were most prevalent.
- Overactive bladder symptom scores correlated significantly with age, waist circumference, BMI, and postprandial glycemia.
- Other MS components showed no significant correlation with urinary symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Overactive bladder and urinary incontinence are frequent in MS patients.
- Abdominal obesity and hyperglycemia are significant contributors to LUTS in MS.
- A plausible link exists between MS, overactive bladder, and diabetes.
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