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Nocturnal enuresis.

Madhuri Kanitkar1, Tarun Dua

  • 1Command Hospital, Southern Command, Pune, India. madhurikanitkar@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|June 6, 2003
PubMed
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Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, affects children over five and causes anxiety. Understanding its causes, like delayed maturation or sleep issues, helps in choosing the best treatment plan.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis is a common condition in children, causing significant distress for both the child and parents.
  • Despite being benign, the stigma associated with bedwetting necessitates effective management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define nocturnal enuresis and discuss its proposed pathophysiological mechanisms.
  • To review current treatment modalities and outline a management plan for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of proposed pathophysiological mechanisms including maturational delay, genetics, sleep, antidiuretic hormone, and bladder capacity.
  • Discussion of various available treatment options and supportive care.

Main Results:

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  • Nocturnal enuresis is characterized by involuntary urination at least twice monthly after age five.
  • Multiple factors contribute to enuresis, including developmental, genetic, and physiological elements.

Conclusions:

  • No single treatment plan is universally ideal for nocturnal enuresis.
  • A comprehensive management approach, incorporating supportive care and tailored interventions, is crucial for effective treatment.