Systematic review of the relationship between bladder and bowel function: implications for patient management - International Journal of Clinical Practice

Systematic review of the relationship between bladder and bowel function: implications for patient management - Kaplan - 2013 - International Journal of Clinical Practice - Wiley Online Library

Background: 
"The complex relationship between bladder and bowel function has implications for treating pelvic disorders. In this systematic review, we discuss the relationship between bladder and bowel function and its implications for managing coexisting constipation and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms........ The initial approach to treating coexisting constipation and OAB should be to relieve constipation, which may resolve urinary symptoms."

Conclusions:  The relationship between bladder and bowel function should be considered when treating patients with urinary symptoms, bowel symptoms, or both.

Disclosures Steven A. Kaplan is a consultant and a member of the speakers bureau for Pfizer. Roger Dmochowski is a consultant to Pfizer. Brooks Cash is a consultant to Pfizer. Zoe S. Kopp was an employee of Pfizer Inc during the writing of this article. Sandra J. Berriman was an employee of Pfizer Inc during the writing of this article. Vik Khullar is a consultant/investigator/speaker for Allergan, Astellas, Bioxell, Novartis and Pfizer.