Image of a person sitting in her living room. Multiple sclerosis causes damage to the nervous system, disrupting messages from the brain, and can disrupt your bladder and bowel functions.

Let's talk about Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

and how it impacts the bladder and bowel

What is multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of symptoms including fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling, vision problems, and difficulty with balance or coordination.1

 

 

Portrait photo of a Coloplast Care Advisor. People living with MS can experience bladder and bowel issues

What symptoms can be overlooked?

A hidden symptom of MS that is often overlooked is experiencing bladder or bowel issues. In fact, 4 in 5 people living with MS are affected by bladder issues at some point in their life,2 and more than 7 out of 10 will experience some degree of bowel issue.

 

How does MS affect the bladder?

Learn how MS can affect the bladder

How do I know if I have issues with my bladder or bowel?

Learn about symptoms

What happends during a bladder examination?

What to expect

What solutions are there?

Bladder solutions