How do we make progress in phenotyping patients with LUT such as OAB and underactive detrusor, including using urine markers and microbiome data, in order to personalize therapy? ICI-RS 2023: Part 1

Enrico Finazzi Agro*, Eleonora Rosato, Adrian Wagg, Sanjay Sinha, Claudia Fede Spicchiale, Maurizio Serati, Vito Mancini, Mathijs de Rijk, Tufan Tarcan, Alan Wein, Paul Abrams, George Bou Kheir

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Abstract

IntroductionOveractive bladder (OAB) and Underactive bladder (UAB) could be associated with metabolic syndrome, affective disorders, sex hormone deficiency, changes in urinary microbiota, functional gastrointestinal disorders, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.ObjectivesThe aim of this Think Tank was to provide a guide on how to investigate OAB and/or detrusor underactivity (DU) patients to better clarify the underlying pathophysiology and possibly personalize the treatment.MethodsA compendium of discussion based on the current evidence related to phenotyping patients with OAB or DU investigating metabolic, neurogical, psychological and gastrointestinal aspects with the aim to personalize the treatment.Results and ConclusionsThe article emphasizes the critical significance of adopting a comprehensive yet tailored approach to phenotyping patients with lower urinary tract symptoms, such as OAB and UAB. The intricate interplay between the lower urinary tract and various factors, metabolic, neurological, psychological, and gastrointestinal can define unique LUT profiles, enabling personalized therapies to replace the one-size-fits-all approach.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages11
JournalNeurourology and Urodynamics
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 1 Jan 2024

Keywords

  • affective disorders
  • autonomic nervous system dysfunction
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • metabolic syndrome
  • microbiome
  • overactive bladder
  • underactive bladder
  • OVERACTIVE BLADDER SYNDROME
  • IRRITABLE-BOWEL-SYNDROME
  • METABOLIC SYNDROME
  • TRACT SYMPTOMS
  • GLYCEMIC CONTROL
  • RISK-FACTORS
  • DIABETES-MELLITUS
  • INCONTINENCE
  • ASSOCIATION
  • WOMEN

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