Diabetic Bladder Dysfunction:A Review

Luc Wittig; Kevin V Carlson; J Matthew Andrews; R Trafford Crump; Richard J Baverstock

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2018.10.010

Diabetic Bladder Dysfunction:A Review

Urology. 2019 Jan:123:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.10.010. Epub 2018 Oct 21.

Authors

Luc Wittig¹, Kevin V Carlson², J Matthew Andrews³, R Trafford Crump², Richard J Baverstock⁴

Affiliations

¹ Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9, Canada.
² Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9, Canada.
³ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Memorial University, St. John's, Nfld, A1C 5S7, Canada.
⁴ Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9, Canada. Electronic address: richard.baverstock@ahs.ca.

PMID: 30352207
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.10.010

Abstract

Diabetic bladder dysfunction affects almost half of all diabetic patients, making it one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus. The clinical presentation of diabetic bladder dysfunction can be varied and may be extremely bothersome to patients, negatively impacting their quality of life. Despite this, it remains understudied and under-represented in the medical literature. This review summarizes the current literature on pathophysiology, clinical presentation, urodynamic findings, evaluation, and management. Through this, we hope to provide guidance to clinicians involved with the management of this condition.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Diabetes Complications* / diagnosis
Diabetes Complications* / physiopathology
Diabetes Complications* / therapy
Disease Models, Animal
Humans
Urinary Bladder Diseases* / diagnosis
Urinary Bladder Diseases* / physiopathology
Urinary Bladder Diseases* / therapy