Retrospective analysis identifies significant rates of lower urinary tract symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, suggesting links to anxiety and IBS.
Key Points
Lower urinary tract symptoms were found in 37.0% of patients with fibromyalgia, indicating a considerable prevalence.
Generalized anxiety disorder and irritable bowel syndrome were strongly associated with lower urinary tract symptoms, particularly with odds ratios of 4.62 and 8.53.
This observational study analyzed electronic medical records of 440 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, focusing on associated genitourinary symptoms.
Future research is needed to explore multimodal treatment approaches for lower urinary tract symptoms in fibromyalgia patients.