[Uremic neuropathy is more frequent in male patients]

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2001 May;105(5):391-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between clinical and electrophysiological features of somatic and autonomic neuropathy and gender of 51 patients on chronic hemodialysis. Apart from basic neurological examination, conduction velocities in peripheral nerves were determined, and the function of the autonomic nervous system was assessed with the help of two tests: R-R interval variation (RRIV) and sympathetic skin response (SSR). The incidence and intensity of clinical and electrophysiological signs of sensomotor neuropathy were statistically significantly more prevalent among male patients, whereas the symptoms suggesting autonomic involvement were more frequent in women. Results of parasympathetic electrophysiological tests were similar in both groups, but abnormal SSR results prevailed in male patients.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Skin / innervation
  • Sympathetic Nervous System / physiopathology
  • Uremia / complications*
  • Uremia / physiopathology
  • Uremia / therapy