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Homœopathic Links 2014; 27(3): 141-142
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1368648
MATERIA MEDICA AND CASES
Sonntag Verlag in MVS Medizinverlage Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG Stuttgart · New York

“Forgive Me, Father!”

A Case of Neurogenic Bladder in Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Ruy Madsen , Brazil
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27 August 2014 (online)

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Summary

This is a case of a 14-year-old boy with schizophrenia who developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (an adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs), neurogenic bladder, acute renal failure and a urinary tract infection. The individualisation of symptoms suggested Veratrum album. The improvement of the acute ailments came together with the improvement of the chronic disease.

Key words

Schizophrenia - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - Haloperidol - Veratrum album
 

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