Introductory editorial: Lifelong LUTS, a matter of transition?

Introduction The EPIC study has highlighted the prominence of nocturia as a crucial symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), intertwining OAB and nocturia with bladder, kidney, and brain functions. Methods Expert opinion, review. Results To truly comprehend lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), we must d...

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Published inNeurourology and urodynamics Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 1037 - 1039
Main Authors Everaert, Karel, Bou Kheir, George, Vande Walle, Johan, Verbakel, Irina, Hervé, François
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.06.2024
Subjects
aging
bladder
brain
Circadian rhythms
kidney
LUTS
nocturia
nocturnal enuresis
Urinary tract
kidney
bladder
nocturia
LUTS
aging
brain
nocturnal enuresis
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Summary:Introduction The EPIC study has highlighted the prominence of nocturia as a crucial symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), intertwining OAB and nocturia with bladder, kidney, and brain functions. Methods Expert opinion, review. Results To truly comprehend lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), we must delve into the interactions among these three systems, alongside their circadian rhythms. Conclusion The perception of LUTS is a result of the intricate interplay between bladder, brain, and kidney function, which may evolve across a lifetime due to the (dys)functionality of these organs.
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ISSN:0733-2467
1520-6777
DOI:10.1002/nau.25301