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C D Anthony Herndon1, David B Joseph

  • 1Section of Pediatric Urology, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children's Hospital, 1600 7th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711, USA. anthony.herdon@ccc.uab.edu

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 24, 2006
PubMed

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Pediatric urinary incontinence management focuses on primary therapies like diet, constipation treatment, hygiene, and voiding habits. Referral to a pediatric urologist is for anatomical issues or treatment failure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
  • Primary Care

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue encountered in pediatric primary care settings.
  • Effective management requires a solid grasp of normal and abnormal bladder function in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a primary care protocol for managing pediatric urinary incontinence.
  • To guide pediatricians in identifying when referral to a specialist is necessary.

Main Methods:

  • The study emphasizes a primary therapeutic approach.
  • Key interventions include dietary adjustments, constipation management, hygiene practices, and establishing regular voiding schedules.

Main Results:

  • A structured protocol based on understanding bladder function can benefit most children with incontinence.
  • Primary therapies are effective for many cases, reducing the need for specialist intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians can effectively manage most urinary incontinence cases through primary therapies.
  • Referral to a pediatric urologist is indicated for anatomical abnormalities or when primary treatments are unsuccessful.

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