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The Relationship Between Child Anxiety Related Disorders and Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

Bahman Salehi1, Parsa Yousefichaijan1, Mohammad Rafeei2

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, IR Iran.

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
|November 9, 2016
PubMed

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Generalized anxiety disorder is significantly linked to primary nocturnal enuresis in children over five. Early investigation and treatment for anxiety disorders are recommended for enuresis management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Urology

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) affects children over five, potentially causing infections and incontinence.
  • This condition involves loss of bladder control for six months, unrelated to medical issues or substance use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate generalized anxiety disorder as a potential cause of primary nocturnal enuresis.
  • To explore the relationship between various anxiety disorders and primary nocturnal enuresis.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 180 children with primary nocturnal enuresis and 180 healthy controls (ages 7-17).
  • Diagnosis confirmed using DSM-IV-TR criteria.
  • Data analyzed using SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences observed between groups in generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, school phobia, social anxiety, and separation anxiety.
  • Maternal anxiety history and family history of enuresis also showed significant differences (P = 0.005).

Conclusions:

  • A clear link exists between anxiety disorder subgroups, including generalized anxiety disorder, and primary nocturnal enuresis.
  • Higher prevalence of anxiety disorders in children with enuresis suggests a need for screening and treatment.
Abstract

Keywords:
Anxiety DisordersNeurogenicNocturnal EnuresisUrinary Bladder

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