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Bladder problems are common in MS, but they can almost always be managed effectively.
This section looks at the different types of bladder problems in MS and looks at ways of managing them.
There are two main types of bladder problems in MS – storage and emptying. Doctors don't know why some people get one and not the other, or why some people get a bit of both.
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Symptoms of a urinary tract infections can be very similar to bladder problems caused directly by MS, needing to go very frequently for example.
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There are a range of management techniques for bladder problems, including drug treatments, self-catheterisation and Botox. You can ‘self-refer’ to most NHS Continence Advisory Services.
Find out more about treating bladder problems
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