[Neuropathy with non-alcoholic thiamine deficiency: two cases of bladder disorders]

Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2005 Feb;48(1):43-7. doi: 10.1016/j.annrmp.2004.06.054.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Neuropathy with non-alcoholic thiamine deficiency is reported in the literature, but bladder disorders are rarely detailed.

Case reports: We report two cases of bladder disorders in neuropathy with thiamine deficiency. One patient presented with a flaccid bladder and impaired sensation; the postvoid residual volume was raised. The other patient had reduced bladder capacity, with detrusor hyperreflexia and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia. In both cases, the bladder disorders disappeared with thiamine supplementation.

Conclusion: Bladder symptoms may be heterogeneous in nonalcoholic neuropathy. The prognosis is good after vitamin supplementation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Thiamine / therapeutic use
  • Thiamine Deficiency / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / drug therapy
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / etiology*

Substances

  • Thiamine