Analysis of the onset of lower urinary tract symptoms in multiple scleroris patients - Takeaways - MDSpire

Analysis of the onset of lower urinary tract symptoms in multiple scleroris patients

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  • Jan Krhut

  • Pavel Hradílek

  • Adéla Kondé

  • Barbora Skugarevská

  • Ivana Woznicová

  • Radek Paus Sýkora

  • Hanne Kobberø

  • Tomáš Rychlý

  • Peter Zvara

  • May 31, 2025

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    Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 2.8 million individuals globally and significantly impacts their daily lives.

  • 2

    Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are prevalent in 32% to 96.8% of patients with MS, affecting social activities and work performance.

  • 3

    The study aimed to determine the onset timing of LUTS in MS patients and identify risk factors for early development.

  • 4

    In the analyzed cohort, 61% of patients reported LUTS, with urgency being the most common first symptom.

  • 5

    Higher age, greater disability, and specific clinical features were linked to shorter LUTS-free survival in MS patients.

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