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ArticleNutrients2024

A Perspective on the Interaction Between Recurrent Lower Urinary Tract Infections and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Florina Ruța, Calin Avram, Elena Mardale, Mirela Pribac, Sara Suciu, Victoria Nyulas

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Article in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Florina RuțaDepartment of Community Nutrition and Food Safety, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mureș, Romania.
Calin AvramDepartment of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1488-3329
Elena MardaleRegina Maria-Policlinica Centrul Civic, 500173 Brașov, Romania.
Mirela PribacDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania.
Sara SuciuGeorge Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mureș, Romania.
Victoria NyulasDepartment of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mureș, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6527-617X

Funding

Geroge Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu-Mures and S.C. Holomed Nutrition S.R.L. GE-ct 9400/24.10.2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionGiven the potential overlap in risk factors associated with both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lower urinary tract infections (LUTIs), we aimed to identify factors that may contribute to the development of both conditions, as well as recurrent lower urinary tract infections (RLUTIs). Our research also sought to explore overlapping symptoms and interactions between these two disorders. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study included young women with a history of urinary tract infections. Participants were divided into three groups: women with sporadic LUTIs (NRLUTIs), women with recurrent LUTIs (RLUTIs), and women with both a history of urinary infections (NRLUTI or RLUTI) and a diagnosis of IBS. The diagnosis of IBS is primarily clinical, relying on symptoms and the exclusion of other gastrointestinal disorders. Data from intestinal microbiota tests were combined with information on patients' symptom perception, dietary habits, lifestyle, and knowledge regarding their conditions.

resultsAbdominal pain, constipation, insufficient knowledge about antibiotic and probiotic use, and nutritionally unbalanced diets were identified as common factors associated with both LUTI-IBS and RLUTI.

conclusionsOur research identified shared risk factors between LUTI, IBS, and RLUTI, suggesting a pathological interdependence between these conditions. Notably, women with RLUTIs often experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and constipation after consuming foods known to trigger IBS. This highlights that gut dysbiosis is both a risk factor and a potential consequence of RLUTI. The presence of either condition appears to exacerbate the symptoms of the other, further underscoring the intricate connection between RLUTI and IBS in affected individuals.

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Irritable Bowel SyndromeRecurrenceUrinary Tract InfectionsAbdominal PainAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsConstipationDietFemaleGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansRisk FactorsYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial Agentsdysbiosiseating behavior and lifestyleirritable bowel syndromeurinary infections

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PMCPMC11547306

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