Affiliation:
1. Department of Human Structure and Repair Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University Hospital Ghent Belgium
2. Department of Urology Ghent University Hospital Ghent Belgium
3. Department of Pediatric Nephrology Ghent University Hospital, Erknet‐Center Ghent Belgium
Abstract
AbstractIntroductionThe 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.MethodsExpert opinion, review.ResultsTo truly comprehend lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), we must delve into the interactions among these three systems, alongside their circadian rhythms.ConclusionThe 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.
Funder
Astellas Pharma
Ferring
Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent