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Urinary urgency in women

B G Wise1, L D Cardozo

  • 1Department of Urodynamics, King's College Hospital, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Urinary urgency, a frequent and bothersome symptom, stems from various conditions. While diagnosis and treatment are often effective, more research is needed to improve patient quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Urinary urgency is a prevalent and distressing lower urinary tract symptom.
  • It can be associated with diverse underlying pathologies affecting women.
  • Current understanding of its causes and effective management requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of urinary urgency in women.
  • To highlight the importance of patient assessment and diagnostic investigations.
  • To identify areas requiring further research for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on urinary urgency.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for identifying causes.
  • Discussion of current treatment strategies and their limitations.

Main Results:

  • Urinary urgency can arise from multiple distinct medical conditions.
  • Systematic patient evaluation and targeted investigations are crucial for diagnosis.
  • Effective treatment is achievable in most instances following accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • While many cases of urinary urgency can be diagnosed and managed effectively, further research is essential.
  • Enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology of urinary urgency is needed.
  • Improving the quality of life for affected women remains a key objective.

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