Irritable bowel syndrome and bladder-sphincter dysfunction

摘要

abstract_textpUrinary symptoms, abdominal pain and abnormal bowel habits in the same patient are frequent clinical findings for urologists and gastroenterologists. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M) is frequently associated with urinary problems. Patients with dysuria, overactive bladder and stress urinary incontinence will complain of abdominal pain and changes in their bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome and interstitial cystitis affect women more frequently and are part of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. The anatomical location and innervation of both bladder and colon mean that they share similar vital functions. Surprisingly, the malfunction of one organ may result in a functional disturbance in the other. Because of this, the concepts of organ cross talk and organ cross-sensitization between the bladder and the colon are important in the understanding of complex chronic pelvic pain syndromes./p/abstract_text