Do you urinate more because of your ibs?
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Most definitely and I believe there is a link .
Yes, definitely. I've read that this could be related to IBS / disorders of the gut brain interaction (DGBI). Sorry, no source for the moment. Also have a chronic dry mouth. Not sure if this is also related.
"Overactive bladder syndrome symptoms in youth with abdominal pain-associated disorders of gut-brain interaction" Source: nature.com/articles/s41598-...
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"Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to assess the frequency of overactive bladder syndrome (OBS) symptoms and their relationship to gastrointestinal symptoms in youth with abdominal pain-associated disorders of gut–brain interaction (AP-DGBI). This is a retrospective study of 226 youth diagnosed with an AP-DGBI. As part of standard care, all patients completed a symptom questionnaire regarding gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal symptoms including increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination, and urinary urgency. Overall, 54% of patients reported at least one OBS symptom. Increased frequency of urination was reported by 19%, urinary urgency by 34%, and nighttime urination by 36%. Increased frequency of urination and urinary urgency were associated with a change in stool form, a change in stool frequency, and in those fulfilling criteria for IBS. Increased frequency of urination was reported more frequently in those reporting predominantly loose stools (33% vs. 12%). Urinary symptoms are common in youth with AP-DGBI. Increased urinary frequency and urinary urgency are specifically associated with IBS, with increased urinary frequency being primarily associated with diarrhea predominant IBS. Further studies are needed to determine the impact of OBS on AP-DGBI severity and quality of life, and whether they impact DGBI treatment."
"Introduction
Chronic abdominal pain is quite common in children and adolescents1. The majority fulfill criteria for an abdominal pain-associated disorder of gut–brain interaction (AP-DGBI), with the most common being irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD)2,3,4. IBS is defined by the presence of abdominal pain in association with a change in stool frequency, a change in stool form, or a change (increase or decrease) in pain with a stool2. FD is defined by the presence of epigastric pain or burning, early satiety, or postprandial bloating2.
It is common for patients to fulfill criteria for both IBS and FD (i.e., FD/IBS overlap), particularly with the evolution to Rome IV criteria5,6,7. Furthermore, IBS and FD have been shown to overlap with other disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and overactive bladder syndrome (OBS)7,8. OBS is defined by three primary symptoms: increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination, and urinary urgency9. OBS has been associated with both IBS and FD in adults10,11,12,13. OBS has been associated with constipation in children and has been previously shown to be common in youth fulfilling FD criteria7,14,15,16,17. To our knowledge, associations of OBS symptoms with other gastrointestinal symptoms or more broadly across specific AP-DGBI diagnoses have not been previously reported for children and adolescents.
Evaluating relationships between OBS and gastrointestinal symptoms may have implication for understanding shared pathophysiology and may further delineate patient symptom heterogeneity within AP-DGBI diagnostic categories. The purpose of the current study was to assess the frequency of increased urinary frequency, nighttime urination, and urinary urgency in youth with AP-DGBI and to determine whether they are associated with specific gastrointestinal symptoms or AP-DGBI diagnosis."
Yes, i also have irritable overactive bladder. They often go together with IBS
• in reply toTrinity7
Thank you.
yes! Loads more. I think it’s the bloating of my stomach pushing against my bladder. Makes me feel like I need to go a lot more than I actually do.
Couldn't agree more - I've been thinking this was the case for the past couple of years...
• in reply toStethetree
I've been thinking the exact same..
Glad I'm not the only one that realises it.
yes absolutely for me too- it’s incredibly annoying as I often try to stay hydrated, and it seems that the minute liquid enters my body it’s being urinated out again!
Mostly can be worked round, but definitely an issue when on an aircraft.
Absolutely! For me it's worse through the night. I can be up multiple times and often I can't get back to sleep which causes more problems. Lack of sleep/proper rest makes me unable to do much through the day. I also have fibromyalgia and acute sciatica! I was convinced I had interstitial cystitis but it cud just be overactive bladder. I also retain urine in my bladder. Oh the joys of getting old! Take care x
absolutely, I agree with everything that has been said x
Defo
Yes 100%
Yes I think so. With wind pressure it seems to affect me for sure.
Pay attention if you find it's difficult to pee, it is surprising that you can retain urine and your bladder expands and there comes a point when you don't realise it and it's A&E.
On occasions yes, and then it can be ridiculously frequent. It has to be IBS related.
I would say when I have an IBS flare that I am definitely urinating more frequently and have more urgency.
I definitely have to pee frequently and I find I need to pee before eating or I get full very quickly - must be connected to IBS.
During a flare up I always pee more. I have no idea why.
I'm the reverse. I get urine retention, which I think is often caused by stomach pain causing my body to freeze up. The medics think it is the other way round!!
chronic constipation does this to me, pushes against my bladder and causes me to pee smaller amounts more frequently. Trapped gasses with bloating seems to do the same. During a pelvic scan they even found trapped gasses behind my cervix 🤢
Yes, I agree too. I thought I was the only one, so it makes me feel better that I am not nuts in thinking that gas, bloating, constipation, etc. create some pressure on the bladder and increase the need to pee.
I find the less controlled my IBS the more frequent the trips to the toilet I make including at night.
Also has got worse with menopause (at night) or if I have to be up early the next morning.
Yes, I have noticed this new symptom recently of needing to urinate very often and also not emptying my bladder fully. Has anyone got any suggestions on how to help with this or is it like everything else you just learn to live with it?
I think so. Apparently there is irritable bladder syndrome! I think also the gut can press on the bladder maybe.
Yes definitely. I’m currently under the continence nurses who have confirmed that the bowel and bladder are very close to each other and that bowel issues such as IBS can cause irritation to the bladder
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