Water intoxication leading to hyponatremia and seizures: a rare complication of uroflowmetry

Int Urol Nephrol. 2005;37(2):275-6. doi: 10.1007/s11255-004-7973-1.

Abstract

Uroflowmetry is a standard non-invasive urodynamic test for the evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). For a reproducible study, the patients are asked to void after consuming enough oral fluids to have full bladder before the study. We report a case of water intoxication due to excessive oral fluid intake leading to water intoxication, hyponatremia and seizure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Urological / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology*
  • Male
  • Seizures / etiology*
  • Urodynamics
  • Water Intoxication / complications*
  • Water Intoxication / etiology*