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Urinary incontinence in children and associated problems.

S Hansson1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Gothenburg University, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology. Supplementum
|January 1, 1992
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) in children are linked to daytime wetting, not just nighttime wetting. Girls with hidden UTIs often show signs of bladder dysfunction.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a frequent childhood illness.
  • Bladder dysfunction can manifest in various ways, including incontinence.
  • Understanding the link between UTI and bladder issues is crucial for pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between urinary tract infections and bladder dysfunction in children.
  • To assess the prevalence of UTI in relation to different types of incontinence in schoolchildren.
  • To examine clinical and urodynamic findings in girls with asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 3553 seven-year-old schoolchildren.
  • Assessment of UTI prevalence based on incontinence status (bedwetting, daytime wetting, combined).

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  • Clinical evaluation and urodynamic studies in girls with covert bacteriuria.

    • Main Results:

    • Isolated nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) showed no significant association with UTI.
    • Daytime wetting alone or combined with night wetting strongly correlated with previous UTI.
    • Most girls with asymptomatic bacteriuria exhibited clinical and urodynamic evidence of bladder dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Daytime wetting is a significant indicator of potential urinary tract infections in children.
    • Asymptomatic bacteriuria in girls is frequently associated with underlying bladder dysfunction.
    • Early identification of wetting patterns may aid in diagnosing UTI and bladder issues in pediatric populations.