Depression, lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis: A descriptive and correlational study

Abstract

Introduction: Among the most ordinary clinical manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are depression and the presence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS). Both can compromise a person's quality of life. The objective of this research was to identify the major urinary symptoms and correlate them with quality of life and with depressive symptoms in women with MS.