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Neurogenic bladder in the woman with multiple sclerosis
The Journal of Urology
|November 1, 1978
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) progression leads to worsening bladder symptoms over time. Early intervention and consistent follow-up can improve symptom management in women with MS.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Urology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
- Bladder dysfunction is a common complication of MS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the progression of bladder symptoms in women with MS.
- To correlate urodynamic findings with disease severity and symptom development.
Main Methods:
- Fifty women with confirmed MS were enrolled.
- Patients were categorized by disease severity using urodynamic measurements.
- A 5-year follow-up study was conducted.
Main Results:
- Initially asymptomatic patients developed more pronounced bladder symptoms as MS progressed.
- Disease progression was observed to occur in a stepwise manner.
- Urodynamic results indicated a correlation between MS severity and bladder dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Stepwise progression of MS leads to increased bladder symptoms.
- Current treatment and follow-up strategies offer improved symptom control for women with MS.