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Pollakiuria in children with tic disorders.

Huei-Shyong Wang1, Hsieh-Lin Chang, Siao-Wen Chang

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Medical College, Chang Gung University, Taiwan. wanghs444@cgmh.org.tw

Chang Gung Medical Journal
|January 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Pollakiuria, or frequent urination, is rarely seen in children with tic disorders (TD). While often resolving quickly, it can sometimes persist, mirroring the chronic nature of tics.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Urology
  • Child Psychiatry

Background:

  • Pollakiuria (frequent urination) is infrequently reported in children with tic disorders (TD).
  • Understanding its characteristics in this population is important for accurate diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical characteristics of pollakiuria in children diagnosed with tic disorders.
  • To investigate the course and potential associations of pollakiuria in this specific pediatric group.

Main Methods:

  • A one-year observational study was conducted at a Tourette Syndrome (TS) Clinic.
  • Patients with TD presenting with pollakiuria were identified and their clinical data analyzed.

Main Results:

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  • Nine out of 467 children (1.9%) with TD exhibited pollakiuria, with a mean age of 7.4 years.
  • Most cases resolved within 2-6 months; however, two patients experienced persistent pollakiuria.
  • Obsessive-compulsive behaviors were noted in eight patients, and anxiety triggers in three.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pollakiuria in children with TD is uncommon and typically benign, similar to cases without tics.
    • The condition can fluctuate over time, mirroring tic disorder patterns.
    • Pollakiuria may represent a tic or compulsion rather than solely an anxiety-related symptom.