Metabolic syndrome, inflammation and lower urinary tract symptoms: possible translational links.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological data suggest that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) may be associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Inflammation has been proposed as a candidate mechanism at the crossroad between these two clinical entities. The aim of this review article is to evaluate the role of MetS-induced inflammation in the pathogenesis and progression of LUTS.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted using the keywords 'metabolic syndrome and lower urinary tract symptoms' within the title search engines including PubMed, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library for relevant research work published between 2000 and January 2015. The obtained literature was reviewed by the primary author (QH) and was assessed for eligibility and standard level of evidence.

Results</

SUBMITTER: He Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4747786 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature