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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in urinary retention.

M Crocker, D M Doleys, J J Dolce

    Southern Medical Journal
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Standard transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) effectively treated chronic back pain symptoms, including urinary frequency and incomplete voiding. The positive effects persisted after treatment cessation, eliminating the need for daily catheterization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Urology
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Chronic back pain can lead to secondary complications such as urinary dysfunction.
    • Epidural scarring is a potential cause of persistent pain and voiding issues.
    • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality for pain relief.

    Observation:

    • A 53-year-old female patient presented with chronic back pain, urinary frequency, and incomplete bladder emptying.
    • The patient's symptoms were presumed to be related to epidural scarring.
    • Standard TENS therapy was initiated for pain management.

    Findings:

    • TENS treatment led to a significant reduction in residual urine volume.
    • Urinary frequency was decreased to acceptable levels following TENS therapy.

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  • The improvements in urinary function were sustained even after discontinuing TENS treatment.

    • Implications:

    • TENS may be a viable non-pharmacological treatment for neurogenic bladder dysfunction secondary to chronic pain.
    • Successful TENS application can potentially improve quality of life by reducing the need for invasive procedures like catheterization.
    • Further research is warranted to explore TENS as a therapeutic option for similar patient populations.