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[Lower urinary tract dysfunction: a common diagnosis in the pediatrics practice].

Monica Maria de Almeida Vasconcelos¹, Eleonora Moreira Lima, Giovana Branco Vaz

¹Departamento de Pediatria Ambulatório de Disfunção Vesical, Faculdade de Medicina, UFMG. monicavascon@ig.com.br

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Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is common in children but often under-diagnosed, risking upper urinary tract damage and causing emotional distress. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing incontinence and improving quality of life.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Urology
Child Health
Urodynamics

Context:

Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is a prevalent condition in children.
It involves impaired urine storage and elimination, often leading to incontinence.
Despite its impact, LUTD is frequently under-diagnosed in clinical practice.

Purpose:

To highlight the diagnostic challenges of lower urinary tract dysfunction in pediatric patients.
To emphasize the importance of recognizing LUTD symptoms for timely intervention.
To provide key insights into the diagnosis of this common childhood condition.

Summary:

LUTD affects coordinated bladder storage and voiding, impacting children's well-being.
Urinary continence is typically achieved by ages 4 (day) and 5 (night); incontinence after these ages signifies a social problem.
This dysfunction poses risks to the upper urinary tract and causes significant emotional distress for children and families.

Impact:

Facilitating earlier diagnosis and management of pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction.
Reducing the emotional burden associated with urinary incontinence in children and their families.
Improving the overall quality of life for children affected by lower urinary tract dysfunction.