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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most frequent chronic neurological disease affecting young persons. The majority of patients suffer from lower urinary tract (LUT) dysfunction. In the most cases conservative treatment is enough to improve the bladder function and quality of the patient’s life. In the article the results of the study concerning about "urinary problems" in MS patients were presented. The aim of study was assessment of frequency and nature of LUT in MS population using non-invasive diagnostic methods. 60 consecutive MS patients were included. LUT dysfunction occurred in 93.3% of patients. In 5% of patients LUT symptoms were the first manifestation of the disease. The intensity of LUT symptoms correlates with disability, duration of disease and results of QOL score. Before study only 18% of patients were treated.