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Udit Saraf¹, Anand Kumar A¹, Jalesh N Panicker^2,3

¹Department of Neurology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India.

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Neurotrauma often leads to significant urogenital dysfunction, impacting quality of life. This review highlights the need for better understanding and management of bladder and sexual issues following nervous system injuries.

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Neurology
Urology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Neurotrauma causes sensorimotor and cognitive deficits, with reduced mortality but persistent disability.
Urogenital disturbances in neurotrauma patients are understudied despite significant impact.
Limited literature exists on the specific urogenital consequences of nervous system injuries.

Approach:

This article reviews existing scientific literature and evidence on neurotrauma-related urogenital dysfunction.
It synthesizes findings on lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction.
The review emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of underlying mechanisms.

Key Points:

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are prevalent in neurotrauma patients, both acutely and chronically.
Sexual dysfunction is common and multifactorial, requiring a holistic management approach.
Available medical and surgical options exist for bladder and sexual dysfunction.

Conclusions:

Urogenital dysfunction significantly impairs functional outcomes and quality of life post-neurotrauma.
Enhanced understanding of neurogenic urogenital abnormalities is crucial for effective treatment.
Integrated management strategies are necessary to address these complex patient needs.