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Enuresis.

M W Jalkut1, S E Lerman, B M Churchill

  • 1Division of Pediatric Urology, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Urology, Clark-Morrison Children's Urological Center, University of California Los Angeles Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 6, 2001
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Bedwetting (enuresis) is treatable with various methods. Key strategies include dietary changes, fluid management, and therapies like DDAVP or bladder alarm systems for effective enuresis management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Enuresis, or bedwetting, presents challenges due to relapses and treatment failures.
  • Despite incomplete data, significant knowledge exists on enuresis's natural history, epidemiology, and etiology.
  • Multiple treatment options are available for managing enuresis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scientific literature on enuresis.
  • To share clinical experience with enuresis management.
  • To recommend a comprehensive treatment program for monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.

Main Methods:

  • Dietary modification: exclusion of caffeine.
  • Fluid intake management: distributing daily requirements throughout the day.
  • Therapeutic interventions: antibiotics for UTIs, DDAVP, and bladder alarm systems.

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  • Focus on normalizing functional bladder capacity.

    • Main Results:

    • Dietary changes and fluid management are recommended for monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.
    • Antibiotic treatment is effective for enuresis associated with urinary tract infections (UTI) or cystitis cystica.
    • DDAVP and bladder alarm systems show efficacy, particularly in patients with normalized bladder capacity.
    • Bladder alarm systems offer a potentially curative, cost-effective solution with low relapse rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Enuresis is a manageable condition with established scientific understanding and diverse therapeutic options.
    • A multi-faceted approach, including lifestyle adjustments and targeted therapies, is crucial for successful enuresis treatment.
    • Normalization of bladder capacity is a key factor in improving treatment outcomes for enuresis.