Paruresis or shy bladder syndrome: an unknown urologic malady? - PubMed (original) (raw)
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Paruresis or shy bladder syndrome: an unknown urologic malady?
Steven Soifer et al. Urol Nurs. 2009 Mar-Apr.
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To date, shy bladder syndrome, or "paruresis," chiefly has been seen as a psychological problem; consequently, little attention has been focused on this debilitating condition. The best estimate is that 7% of the general population, or approximately 17 million people in the United States, suffer from paruresis. While much has been written about urologic topics, such as incontinence and the neurogenic bladder, urologic literature does not contain any articles that specifically refer to paruresis. Little is known about the underlying causes of paruresis, but research indicates that the condition may have a physiological basis in addition to the more obvious psychological factors. Paruresis is a complex medical condition of unknown origin. The lack of awareness among the medical, nursing, and therapeutic communities contributes to the significant unmet needs of patients suffering from paruresis and its related symptoms. Only with education and research, in addition to clarification and agreement of the terminology for this phenomenon, can progress be made in understanding and effectively treating paruresis.
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