Bladder and bowel symptoms among adults presenting with low back pain to an academic chiropractic clinic: results of a preliminary study.

Anna L Walden, Stacie A Salsbury, William R Reed, Dana J Lawrence

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Anna L WaldenResearch Assistant, Objective Network Enterprises (ONE), Bettendorf, IA.

Stacie A SalsburyClinical Project Manager, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Bettendorf, IA.

William R ReedAssociate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Bettendorf, IA.

Dana J LawrenceSenior Director Center for Teaching and Learning, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Bettendorf, IA.

Palmer College of Chiropractic · US

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Abstract

objectiveThe purposes of this study were to estimate the 1-month point prevalence of bowel and bladder symptoms (BBS) among adult chiropractic patients and to evaluate associations between these symptoms and low back pain (LBP).

methodsPatients 18 years or older presenting to a chiropractic college academic health clinic between March 25 and April 25, 2013, were asked to complete a symptom screening questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, binary logistic regression, Fisher exact test, and P values were calculated from the sample.

resultsThe sample included 140 of 1300 patients who visited the clinic during the survey period (11%). Mean age was 47.5 (range 18-79) years. LBP was the primary chief complaint in 42%. The 1-month point prevalence of any bladder symptoms was 75%, while the rate for bowel symptoms was 62%; 55% reported both BBS. Binary logistic regression analyses showed no statistically significant association between a chief complaint of LBP and combined BBS (OR = 1.67, P = .164).

conclusionThe prevalence of bowel and bladder symptoms in chiropractic patients was high. There was no statistically significant association between these symptoms and LBP in this group of patients seeking care for LBP.

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Bladder dysfunctionBowel dysfunctionChiropracticIncontinenceLow back painPrevalence

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PMID25225466

DOI10.1016/j.jcm.2014.07.006

PMCPMC4161716

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