Abstract
Aims The relationship between nutrition and overactive bladder (OAB) is
known. This study investigates the relationship between Mediterranean
type diet and OAB. Methods 14-Item Mediterranean Diet Adherence
Screener(MeDAS) and OAB-V8 Bladder Inquiry Form, validated in Turkish,
were presented to 500 patients over the age of 18 who applied to
outpatient clinics other than urology outpatient clinics. Those with
chronic diseases and urinary tract infections (by urinalysis and
detailed medical history) were excluded. Results There was a negative
correlation between the MeDAS and OAB-V8 scores. High OAB-V8 scoring was
associated with obesity (BMI ≥ 30), being single and low education
level. Conclusions Dietary patterns represent a broader perspective of
food and nutrient consumption and may therefore be more predictive of
disease risk. Mediterranean type diet should be recommended in the
first-line treatment of patients with OAB symptoms. It is easily
possible to determine the compliance of patients with this diet by using
14-Item MeDAS. Keywords: Mediterranean Diet , Overactive bladder,
Nutrition