FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION AND OVERACTIVE BLADDER IN WOMEN: A POPULATION-BASED STUDY.

Glícia Estevam de AbreuEneida Regis DouradoDanielle de Novais AlvesMilly Queiroz de AraujoNatália Souza Paes MendonçaUbirajara Barroso Junior

Published in: Arquivos de gastroenterologia (2018)

Functional constipation is associated with overactive bladder and its dry subtype, particularly in the younger population. In addition, this association is responsible for lower quality of life scores, especially when urinary incontinence is present. The presence of manual maneuvers and less than three defecations per week should direct us to look for overactive bladder.

Keyphrases

urinary incontinence
irritable bowel syndrome
polycystic ovary syndrome
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
abdominal pain
cervical cancer screening