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An approach to daytime wetting in children

W Lane M Robson1, Alexander K C Leung

  • 1The Childrens' Clinic, Suite 111, 4411 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B OM3, Canada. lanerobson@msn.com

Advances in Pediatrics
|November 9, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Daytime wetting in children is common and usually diagnosed with history, exam, and urinalysis. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment, avoiding invasive procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric urology
  • Childhood incontinence research

Background:

  • Daytime wetting (diurnal enuresis) is a prevalent pediatric issue.
  • Understanding the diverse etiologies of daytime wetting is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for daytime wetting in children.
  • To emphasize conservative management strategies for diurnal enuresis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic methods including patient history, physical examination, and urinalysis.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes for conservative therapies.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive history, physical exam, and urinalysis are typically sufficient for diagnosis.
  • Conservative therapeutic approaches yield successful outcomes in the majority of pediatric cases.

Conclusions:

  • Most children with daytime wetting can be effectively managed with conservative measures.
  • Invasive diagnostic studies and interventions are reserved for select pediatric patients.

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