Review

Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Volume: 14 Number: 3 September 19, 2024
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Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Abstract

Bladder and bowel dysfunctions are common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and negatively affect their quality of life. Bladder dysfunction, which is prevalent in people with MS (PwMS), can impact almost all patients within 10 years after diagnosis. Conservative, medical, and electrical stimulation approaches are used in the treatment of these problems. Bladder dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis can lead to issues such as fluid intake restriction, withdrawal from work life, inability to socialize, and the need for constant use of pads, resulting in a depressive lifestyle. Bowel dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis can manifest as fecal incontinence and/or constipation, which can also negatively affect patients' quality of life. Various approaches are utilized in the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction. Multiple sclerosis nurses play a key role in the multidisciplinary team for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients' bladder and bowel symptoms. Effective nursing care, education, and counseling in the management of these symptoms enhance the comfort of patients with multiple sclerosis. In this review, the bladder and bowel dysfunctions experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis and the management of these problems are discussed in line with current knowledge.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Nursing (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

September 19, 2024

Submission Date

July 4, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 3, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 14 Number: 3

APA
Polat Dünya, C., & Yücesoy, M. (2024). Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Value in Health Sciences, 14(3), 445-450. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1322567
AMA
1.Polat Dünya C, Yücesoy M. Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. VHS. 2024;14(3):445-450. doi:10.33631/sabd.1322567
Chicago
Polat Dünya, Cansu, and Medine Yücesoy. 2024. “Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis”. Value in Health Sciences 14 (3): 445-50. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1322567.
EndNote
Polat Dünya C, Yücesoy M (September 1, 2024) Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Value in Health Sciences 14 3 445–450.
IEEE
[1]C. Polat Dünya and M. Yücesoy, “Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis”, VHS, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 445–450, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.33631/sabd.1322567.
ISNAD
Polat Dünya, Cansu - Yücesoy, Medine. “Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis”. Value in Health Sciences 14/3 (September 1, 2024): 445-450. https://doi.org/10.33631/sabd.1322567.
JAMA
1.Polat Dünya C, Yücesoy M. Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. VHS. 2024;14:445–450.
MLA
Polat Dünya, Cansu, and Medine Yücesoy. “Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis”. Value in Health Sciences, vol. 14, no. 3, Sept. 2024, pp. 445-50, doi:10.33631/sabd.1322567.
Vancouver
1.Cansu Polat Dünya, Medine Yücesoy. Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. VHS. 2024 Sep. 1;14(3):445-50. doi:10.33631/sabd.1322567

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