TY - JOUR
T1 - The effect of methylphenidate for giggle incontinence in children
AU - Svendsen, Ann Kristine Mandoe
AU - Kamperis, Konstantinos
AU - Hagstroem, Soeren
AU - Thorsteinsson, Kristina Nauheimer
AU - Arvad, Mads
AU - Borch, Luise
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors. Neurourology and Urodynamics published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Introduction: Giggle incontinence (GI) is a rare form of urinary incontinence that occurs during or immediately after laughing due to involuntary and complete bladder emptying. Few studies in the literature report that methylphenidate can be effective in treatment of this condition. Objective: The aim of this study is to characterize children with GI and evaluate their response to methylphenidate, as well as describe treatment duration, dosage of methylphenidate, relapse rates after discontinuation of medication, and side effects. Methods: Medical records and 48-h frequency-volume charts from children treated with methylphenidate for GI in the period January 2011–July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Eighteen children were diagnosed with GI and fulfilled inclusion criteria. Fifteen patients were included in analysis, as 3 out of 18 children decided not to take the methylphenidate that was prescribed. In total, 14 out of the 15 GI patients treated with methylphenidate experienced clinical effect. All patients included in the study had methylphenidate prescribed in a dose range of 5–20 mg daily. Treatment duration ranged from 30 to 1001 days, with a median of 152 days (IQR 114, 243.5). Ten children experienced complete response and two of those reported symptom relapse after discontinuation of the methylphenidate. Only mild and short-lasting side effects were reported by two patients. Discussion: Our study demonstrates that methylphenidate is an effective treatment in children diagnosed with GI. Side effects are mild and uncommon.
AB - Introduction: Giggle incontinence (GI) is a rare form of urinary incontinence that occurs during or immediately after laughing due to involuntary and complete bladder emptying. Few studies in the literature report that methylphenidate can be effective in treatment of this condition. Objective: The aim of this study is to characterize children with GI and evaluate their response to methylphenidate, as well as describe treatment duration, dosage of methylphenidate, relapse rates after discontinuation of medication, and side effects. Methods: Medical records and 48-h frequency-volume charts from children treated with methylphenidate for GI in the period January 2011–July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Eighteen children were diagnosed with GI and fulfilled inclusion criteria. Fifteen patients were included in analysis, as 3 out of 18 children decided not to take the methylphenidate that was prescribed. In total, 14 out of the 15 GI patients treated with methylphenidate experienced clinical effect. All patients included in the study had methylphenidate prescribed in a dose range of 5–20 mg daily. Treatment duration ranged from 30 to 1001 days, with a median of 152 days (IQR 114, 243.5). Ten children experienced complete response and two of those reported symptom relapse after discontinuation of the methylphenidate. Only mild and short-lasting side effects were reported by two patients. Discussion: Our study demonstrates that methylphenidate is an effective treatment in children diagnosed with GI. Side effects are mild and uncommon.
KW - enuresis risoria
KW - giggle incontinence
KW - methylphenidate
KW - urinary incontinence
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85163357400
U2 - 10.1002/nau.25232
DO - 10.1002/nau.25232
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 37376840
AN - SCOPUS:85163357400
SN - 0733-2467
VL - 42
SP - 1470
EP - 1475
JO - Neurourology and Urodynamics
JF - Neurourology and Urodynamics
IS - 7
ER -