LUTS in COVID-19 sequelae

Abstract

Objectives: The corona disease became a major public health problem leading to a pandemic. Millions of individuals were infected or led to mortality because of the disease. Apart from fever and cough, many more clinical features and indicators, post COVID-19 are still unknown. In the present study we demonstrate the onset of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after COVID-19 recovery. Methods: We retrospectively assessed 78 patients from with a minimum one month and maximum 6-month history of COVID-19 positivity. Only mild cases were selected for the present study. All the patients recovered with home quarantine. The complete symptoms and the condition of the patients were noted. All the patients were between 24-70 years of age. We analysed the prime associated symptoms and post COVID sequelae of the patients. Results: Among the 78 patients, 66 had increased urgency and frequency, 6 patients had Obstructive urination. 6 individuals had both the presentations. Out of the total patients, known diabetic were 62, non-diabetics were 16 and newly diagnosed were 3 patients. Conclusions: The present retrospective study is the first to be reported in South Indian population and which demonstrated that increased lower urinary tract symptoms are common presentation as a post COVID sequelae.