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Evaluation of blood pressure in children with idiopathic overactive bladder syndrome

Parsa Yousefichaijan1, Ali Khosrobeigi2, Manochehr Soltani3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Clinical Research Development Center, Amirkabir Hospital, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation : an Official Publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia
|July 5, 2018
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Children with overactive bladder syndrome have higher blood pressure (BP). This study found significantly elevated systolic and diastolic BP in children diagnosed with this condition compared to healthy controls.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Overactive bladder (OAB) in children presents with urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.
  • OAB is characterized by a functionally smaller bladder with uncontrolled contractions.
  • The relationship between OAB and cardiovascular parameters like blood pressure (BP) in children is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate blood pressure (BP) differences in children diagnosed with idiopathic overactive bladder syndrome.
  • To compare BP measurements between children with OAB and a healthy control group.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 110 children with OAB (cases) and 220 healthy children (controls).
  • Standard blood pressure measurements were taken for all participants.
  • Statistical significance was determined using a P-value of <0.05.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in mean age between the OAB group (8.8 ± 1.70 years) and the control group (8.53 ± 2.44 years).
  • A statistically significant difference in mean systolic and diastolic BP was observed between the groups (P = 0.001).
  • Children with overactive bladder exhibited significantly higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • Idiopathic overactive bladder syndrome in children is associated with elevated blood pressure.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms connecting OAB and hypertension in pediatric populations.
  • These findings suggest a potential link between bladder dysfunction and cardiovascular health in children.

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