Constipation and LUTS: how do they affect each other?

Averbeck, Márcio Augusto; Madersbacher, H.

doi:10.1590/s1677-55382011000100003

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“…The only prospective study in constipated elderly with concomitant lower urinary tract symptoms demonstrates that the medical relief of constipation also significantly improves lower urinary tract symptoms. 8 In our study, 63.2 percent of patients were suffering from urinary tract infection which was confirmed by urine culture reports. This is because the female urethra is short, located fairly close to the anus and small amounts of faecal flora could be transferred to the urethra.…”

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Etiological correlation of common urinary problems in females in a tertiary care centre in central India

2017

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Background: Urinary problems are common in female population of India which adversely affect their quality of life. Urinary problems add to chronic suffering of Indian females. The objective of this study was to find etiological correlation of common urinary problems in Indian females.Methods: This is an epidemiological study which includes all adult female patients coming to surgery and gynecology OPDs of M.Y. Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.Results: 58.4% of patients of middle age (31-55) years. Burning micturition was most common urinary complaint (86.2%) followed by lower abdominal pain (51.6%). About 66.8% of females took months or even years to take first consultation after appearance of their symptoms. 63.2% females were suffering from urinary tract infection which was confirmed by urinary culture reports. E. Coli was the most common organism causing urinary tract infection. UTI was closely correlated with urinary tract calculi & low use of sanitary napkins. Only 14.6% females suffered from urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed). Incontinence was closely correlated with multiple deliveries. In our study about 88% of women had education level below fifth standard.Conclusions: Urinary problems are common in women of low socioeconomic society with lower education, poor urogenital hygiene and multiple births especially unassisted vaginal deliveries.

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Etiological correlation of common urinary problems in females in a tertiary care centre in central India

2017

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“…The rectum and the lower urinary tract are intimately related, as they originate from the same embryonic structure, possess the same peripheral innervation, and the central processing of afferent activity occurs in the same area of the brain (27) . The intimate proximity of these systems suggests that dysfunctions in one of them can influence the other's function, even mechanically (28) . One study that assessed whether rectal distension influenced the results of a urodynamic test showed that rectal distension can cause detrusor hyperactivity in some women; however, the data were inconclusive and further research is needed (27) .…”

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Risk factors for postpartum urinary incontinence

Leroy

Lúcio

Lopes

2016

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the risk factors for postpartum urinary incontinence (UI) and its characteristics. METHOD: This was a case-control study with 344 puerperal women (77 cases and 267 controls) with up to 90 days postpartum. In a single session, participants were given a questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical data and two others that assessed urine leakage, leakage situations, and type of UI. RESULTS: Stress UI was present in 45.5% of the women, incidents of urine leakage several times a day in 44.2%, of which 71.4% were in small amounts and 57.1% when coughing or sneezing. In 70.1% of cases, UI began during pregnancy and remained through the postpartum period. After running a binary logistic regression model, the following factors remained in the final model: UI during pregnancy (OR 12.82, CI 95% 6.94 - 23.81, p<0.0001), multiparity (OR 2.26, CI 95% 1.22 - 4.19, p=0.009), gestational age at birth greater or equal to 37 weeks (OR 2.52, CI 95% 1.16 - 5.46, p=0.02) and constipation (OR 1.94, CI 95% 1.05 - 5.46, p=0.035). CONCLUSION: Most often, UI first appeared during pregnancy and remained through the postpartum period. Urinary incontinence during pregnancy, multiparity, gestational age at birth greater or equal to 37 weeks, and constipation were presented as risk factors. In the studied group, stress UI was more frequent.

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“…The only prospective study in constipated elderly with concomitant LUTS demonstrated that medical relief of constipation also significantly improves LUTS. (5) 43% of patients were suffering from UTI which was confirmed by urine culture reports. E coli were the most common organism causing UTI (70%) in our study.…”

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An Analytical Study of Common Urinary Problems in Females

Anuradha¹,

Ramesh²

2015

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INTRODUCTION: Urinary problems affect many women, and while some of these are not a serious threat to overall health, they are distressing and can negatively affect one's quality of life. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To identify the common urinary problems in females, their etiology and symptomatology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective epidemiological study of 500 female patients with urinary problems, who attended the gynecology and urology OPD in our institute which is a tertiary referral Centre. RESULTS: 54.8 percent of women were in 31-50 year age group. Increased frequency and burning micturition were the commonly observed urinary problems. (207 and 346 patients respectively). Incontinence (Both stress and urge) was observed in138 patients (27.6%). 72% women had no primary level of education. 49% women were multiparous (3 or more Para) 23.8% (119 of patients) women still remained undiagnosed. Irritative symptoms and pain hypogastrium were the common presenting complaints in undiagnosed patients. Majority (65.5%) of undiagnosed patients had history of neuropsychiatric problems. CONCLUSION: The present study throws light on the etiology of common urinary problems in females. KEYWORDS: Common Urinary Problems, Undiagnosed. INTRODUCTION:Urinary problems are frustrating, embarrassing and affect quality of life. Some problems, especially, incontinence, are considered as a normal phenomenon with increasing age by some women. Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms including incontinence is higher in females than in males. (1, 2) One reason is the anatomical difference, female pelvis has wider outlet which predisposes for subsequent pelvic floor weakness. (3) The second is physiological with increasing age. Change in hormonal status and physiology of female urogenital tract predispose to voiding dysfunction. (4) Another factor is silent trauma to the pelvic supports-the utmost important structure for proper functioning of lower urinary tract in the form of multiple vaginal deliveries (Specially unattended home deliveries) and various obstetric and gynaecological surgeries (Caesarean section, hysterectomy etc.) (1,2) MATERIALS & METHODS:This is a prospective epidemiological study of 500 female patients with urinary problems, who attended the gynaecology and urology OPD in our institute. Patients included were above 18 years of age. Patients with major co-morbidity like malignancies of uro-genital tract (cervix, urinary bladder, uterus, vagina, ovary etc.,) were excluded. This study is based on history and clinical examination of patients. Urinary complaints were noted along with the duration, parity of patient, mode and place of delivery. History of any chronic disease or any previous pelvic surgery were noted. Probable diagnosis was made clinically and with help of investigations. Patients were explained about their complaints, investigations and available treatments and motivated to come for follow up for further management. Page 1257 RESULTS: 54.8% patients were in 31-50 years age group. Burning mictu...

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Constipation and LUTS: how do they affect each other?

Cited by 70 publications

References 32 publications

Etiological correlation of common urinary problems in females in a tertiary care centre in central India

Etiological correlation of common urinary problems in females in a tertiary care centre in central India

Risk factors for postpartum urinary incontinence

An Analytical Study of Common Urinary Problems in Females

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