Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nocturnal enuresis.

C Carolyn Thiedke1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA. thiedkcc@musc.edu

American Family Physician
|May 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common childhood issue with varied causes, possibly including genetics. Treatment involves alarms or medication, with alarms showing the best long-term results.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Integrating cognitive behavioral therapy into management of depression.

American family physician·2012
Same author

Executive function and medical non-adherence: a different perspective.

International journal of psychiatry in medicine·2012
Same author

What do we really know about patient satisfaction?

Family practice management·2007
Same author

Views of family medicine department Chairs about mentoring junior faculty.

Medical teacher·2006
Same author

How does pre-admission community service compare with community service during medical school?

Teaching and learning in medicine·2005
Same author

What motivates staff?

Family practice management·2004

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis is a prevalent childhood condition with significant familial and emotional impact.
  • Emerging research suggests nocturnal enuresis is a complex condition with multifactorial etiologies, potentially involving genetic predispositions.
  • Two primary patient subtypes are identified: those with functional bladder disorders and those with delayed nocturnal arginine vasopressin (AVP) secretion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of nocturnal enuresis, including its diverse causes and classification.
  • To outline the diagnostic approach for children experiencing nocturnal enuresis.
  • To summarize available treatment strategies and their respective efficacy and relapse rates.

Main Methods:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comprehensive review of recent scientific literature on nocturnal enuresis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria including patient history, physical examination, and urinalysis.
  • Evaluation of non-pharmacologic (e.g., alarms, continence training) and pharmacologic (e.g., desmopressin, imipramine) treatment options.

    • Main Results:

    • Nocturnal enuresis is increasingly viewed as a heterogeneous condition with potential genetic links.
    • Diagnostic evaluation involves a thorough clinical assessment and laboratory tests.
    • Bed-wetting alarms demonstrate the highest cure rates and lowest relapse rates, though adherence can be challenging. Medications like desmopressin and imipramine have high relapse rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Nocturnal enuresis requires a personalized treatment approach based on identified subtypes and patient factors.
    • Bed-wetting alarms are a highly effective first-line treatment for nocturnal enuresis.
    • Further research into the genetic and maturational aspects of nocturnal enuresis is warranted to refine treatment strategies.