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Preliminary report: detrusor hyperreflexia in schizophrenia

S Gupta1, W W Bonney, P S Sethi

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.

Neurourology and Urodynamics
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Detrusor hyperreflexia (DH) can occur in schizophrenic patients. This study found DH in four of ten evaluable patients, suggesting a link that needs more research.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder.
  • Voiding dysfunction and incontinence are common in neurological and psychiatric conditions.
  • The relationship between schizophrenia and detrusor hyperreflexia is not well-established.

Observation:

  • Twelve schizophrenic patients with voiding dysfunction or incontinence were evaluated.
  • Urodynamic studies were performed to assess bladder function.
  • Four out of ten eligible patients exhibited detrusor hyperreflexia.

Findings:

  • Detrusor hyperreflexia was identified in a subset of schizophrenic patients.
  • The presence of DH was noted even without other apparent causes.
  • This suggests an association between schizophrenia and bladder overactivity.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest a potential link between schizophrenia and detrusor hyperreflexia.
  • Further research is warranted to explore this relationship.
  • This could lead to new diagnostic or therapeutic approaches for schizophrenic patients with urological issues.