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M T Stein1, W J Barbaresi, I Benuck

  • 1University of California, San Diego, USA.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|March 27, 2001
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This case study highlights a 12-year-old boy with persistent nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting). Despite various treatments, including medication and alarms, his condition persisted, prompting a pediatrician to investigate varied treatment approaches for enuresis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis is involuntary urination during sleep.
  • It affects many children and can persist into adolescence.
  • Genetic predisposition and varied treatment responses are common.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old boy experienced persistent nocturnal enuresis since age 2.
  • Previous treatments included imipramine, a bed-wetting alarm, and desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) with limited success.
  • Family history of nocturnal enuresis was noted.

Findings:

  • The pediatrician noted varied treatment approaches among colleagues for nocturnal enuresis.
  • The literature suggests bed-wetting alarms as a preferred treatment, yet their use varied.

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  • The case underscores the complexity of enuresis management and the need for standardized approaches.

    • Implications:

    • Further investigation into the efficacy and reasons for varied treatment selections in nocturnal enuresis is warranted.
    • Optimizing treatment strategies for enuresis can improve patient quality of life.
    • Pediatricians should consider a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to enuresis management.