Bladder symptoms can be varied for those with MS and people with symptoms can often experience more than one, depending on the distribution of their MS lesions.
Bladder dysfunction has a wide-ranging negative impact on a patient’s quality of life, including:
Depression, anxiety & physical health
Reduced ability to move or excercise
Fear of travel or social occasions leading to isolation
Sleep disruption and fatigue
Physical intimacy and relationships 2
Early detection of bladder issues and a team-based approach to management will help to reduce the impact of bladder dysfunction on PwMS. The new consensus guidelines and bladder pathway have been created by a panel comprised of clinical experts and PwMS to help healthcare professionals address these needs.
