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ReviewCurrent urology reports2026

Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.

Tal Cohen, Kelly Ieong, Justina Tam

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Review in Current urology reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Tal CohenDepartment of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA. tal.cohen@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Kelly IeongDepartment of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA.
Justina TamDepartment of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis review critically evaluates recent literature from the past five years concerning the management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting advances in understanding disease mechanisms, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic options. RECENT

findingsLUTS can affect up to 90% of MS patients and arise due to lesions within the brain or spinal cord. Emerging insights emphasize the complexity of symptom presentation and the limitations of symptom-based diagnosis alone, underscoring the importance of systematic evaluation and multidisciplinary approaches. Treatments include patient centered behavioral and pharmacological therapies, minimally invasive options such as botulinum toxin injections or neuromodulation, and surgical management. Effective management of LUTS in MS demands a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach focused on renal function preservation and quality of life improvement. Future research should address disease-specific guidelines and personalized care strategies.

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Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsMultiple SclerosisHumansLower urinary tract symptomsMultiple sclerosisNeurogenic bladderOveractive bladderUrinary incontinence

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