Guidelines on male continence problems published by NICE
20 May 2010
The MS Trust welcomes the new guidelines which address symptoms commonly experienced by men with multiple sclerosis.
Around a quarter of men over 40 have continence problems such as the need to urinate urgently or frequently, retention of urine, hesitancy and incontinence. Amongst men with MS the proportion is much higher.
New guidelines issued by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) cover the assessment and treatment of symptoms along with a recognition of the need to provide appropriate information and emotional support for symptoms that can have a profound impact on an individual's independence and self esteem.
The new guidelines reflect the findings of the UK consensus on the management of the bladder in multiple sclerosis. This document, which was published last year, was produced by a multidisciplinary group of specialist doctors and nurses involved in the treatment of continence symptoms.
Pam Macfarlane, MS Trust Chief Executive, said, "We welcome the new guidelines. We would encourage anyone with MS who is having bladder problems to seek advice and help using these guidelines as a measure of what should be available."
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