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Rev Mex Urol 2024; 84 (6)

Paruresis or shy bladder: what the urologist should know, narrative review

Rodríguez GOE, Martínez FCA, Castañeda BU, Suaste CB, Gandara FEA, Cabrera PS, Reyes SKM

Language: Spanish
References: 26
Page: 1-10
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ABSTRACT

Description: Paruresis, also known as Shy Bladder Syndrome or situational inability to urinate, is defined as the inability to initiate or maintain urination in the presence of others due to fear of scrutiny. The varying degrees of severity and the fact that it is not a life-threatening condition lead to it being underdiagnosed and poorly studied, causing significant interpersonal, social deterioration and impacting the patient’s quality of life.
Relevance: There is little research on this condition, as it presents a wide variability of symptoms. Given its likelihood of initial diagnosis in urological consultations, a narrative review was undertaken to characterize the current state of the art.
Conclusions: Paruresis is a complex medical disorder. The lack of awareness among various specialties contributes to poor treatment outcomes. Only education, research, and a multidisciplinary approach will allow progress in understanding this condition.


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