Can a urologist tell if you have MS?

Urologists attuned to the possible diagnosis of MS in patients who present with symptoms of voiding dysfunction can facilitate the proper diagnosis with a basic office evaluation.

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What does a urologist do for MS?

However, if we are not able to help with your bladder symptoms or if you continue to experience frequent bladder infections you may be referred to a urologist (a specialist in the urinary system). The urologist can help evaluate the cause of the problem through evaluation of the upper and lower urinary tracts.

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How do you confirm MS diagnosis?

Brain MRI is often used to help diagnose multiple sclerosis.
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MRI multiple sclerosis lesions
  1. Blood tests, to help rule out other diseases with symptoms like MS . ...
  2. Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), in which a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid is removed from your spinal canal for laboratory analysis.

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What kind of bladder issues do you have with MS?

Bladder problems in MS

Hesitancy in starting urination. Frequent nighttime urination (nocturia) Incontinence (the inability to hold in urine) Inability to empty the bladder completely.

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Does MS cause frequent urination?

Patients with MS most frequently report difficulty holding or storing urine, a.k.a. overactive bladder. These patients can experience a strong urge to urinate (urinary urgency), frequent urination (urinary frequency), and urinary leakage with the urge to void (urge urinary incontinence).

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Multiple Sclerosis and Urological Issues - With Dr. Rachel Rubin

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What is the number 1 symptom of MS?

Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS.

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What do MS bladder problems feel like?

As a result of MS, the detrusor muscle in the wall of the bladder involuntarily contracts, increasing the pressure in the bladder and decreasing the volume of urine the bladder can hold. This causes symptoms of going frequently, urgently, leaking urine, or interfering with a good night's sleep.

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When should you suspect multiple sclerosis?

People should consider the diagnosis of MS if they have one or more of these symptoms: vision loss in one or both eyes. acute paralysis in the legs or along one side of the body. acute numbness and tingling in a limb.

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When do bladder problems start in MS?

Up to 90% of people with MS experience bladder issues. The symptoms usually start 6–8 years after the initial diagnosis, but in 10% of cases, they are present at the time of diagnosis. Keep reading to learn more about MS bladder issues, including diagnosis, treatment, and management.

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What are the bowel problems with MS?

Some people with MS will never experience bowel problems, but up to 7 in 10 people with MS will get a bowel problem at some stage, either constipation or incontinence (leakage). Bowel problems can be embarrassing and distressing. But discussing the issue and getting the right support and advice can help.

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How do doctors rule out MS?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the test of choice for diagnosing MS in combination with initial blood tests. MRIs use radio waves and magnetic fields to evaluate the relative water content in tissues of the body. They can detect normal and abnormal tissues and can spot irregularities.

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Where does MS usually start?

Here's where MS (typically) starts

Optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerve, is usually the most common, Shoemaker says. You may experience eye pain, blurred vision and headache. It often occurs on one side and can eventually lead to partial or total vision loss.

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Why is MS so hard to diagnose?

MS can be among the most difficult of all diseases to diagnose because of the bewildering number of symptoms it causes and the multiple ways in which they can present.

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What do urologists diagnose?

Mayo Clinic urologists diagnose and treat problems involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Urologists work with a team of doctors trained in many areas to determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs.

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How does a urologist examine you?

Physical exam: The urologist will perform a physical exam concentrated on the genitourinary system, and evaluate other systems as well. The physician will perform a genital exam plus a digital rectal exam to assess the prostate.

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Can a GP diagnose MS?

If your GP cannot rule out MS after the tests they have done, they can make a referral to an appropriate specialist. A neurologist specialises in nervous system disorders including MS, although not all neurologists are specialists in MS in particular.

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Can MS cause smelly urine?

Increased spasticity (Spasticity, or involuntary muscle stiffness or spasms, is a common symptom of MS caused by an abnormal increase in muscle tone.) Dark-colored or cloudy, foul-smelling urine.

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When is multiple sclerosis usually first diagnosed?

In multiple sclerosis, damage in the central nervous system (CNS) interferes with the transmission of nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, although children and older adults may develop it.

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Do I have early stages of MS?

The early signs and symptoms of MS can be the same for women and men. One of the more obvious first signs of MS is a problem with vision, known as optic neuritis. This is often because it's a more concrete symptom as opposed to vaguer neurological symptoms like numbness and tingling.

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Does MS show up in blood tests?

While there is no definitive blood test for MS, blood tests can rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to those of MS, including lupus erythematosis, Sjogren's, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, some infections, and rare hereditary diseases.

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What are four common diagnostic tests for MS?

The 4 common diagnostic tools used to prove or disprove MS – multiple sclerosis by clinical neurologists are:
  • A comprehensive patient medical history and neurological exam.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging of the neuroaxis.
  • Evoked Potentials testing.
  • Analysis of the spinal fluid.

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What diseases are similar to MS?

Conditions That Can Seem Like MS
  • Epstein-Barr Virus.
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
  • Diabetes.
  • Nerve Damage.
  • Eye Problems.
  • Stroke.
  • Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases.
  • Parkinson's Disease.

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How does MS affect the face?

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) - a stabbing pain in the face or jaw area that can occur as an initial symptom of MS or as a relapse. While it can be confused with dental pain, this pain is neuropathic in origin (caused by damage to the trigeminal nerve).

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Can MS be seen on MRI?

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a wonderful tool to help diagnose and follow people with MS. MRI is safe and relatively non-invasive yet can provide very detailed images of the brain and spinal cord that can reveal MS lesions (also known as demyelination, spots, or plaques) and changes in MS activity over time.

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Can MS feel like a UTI?

Symptoms of a UTI can be confused with other MS symptoms such as fatigue or existing bladder problems.

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