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Bladder capacity, urethral sensation and lumbosacral anomalies in children with enuresis
Insights
Children with enuresis (bedwetting) show significant differences in bladder capacity, urethral sensation, and lumbosacral anomalies compared to healthy children. Many enuretic children exhibit abnormalities in these key areas.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Enuresis, or involuntary urination, affects many children.
- Understanding the underlying physiological factors is crucial for effective treatment.
- Previous studies suggest potential links between enuresis and urinary tract abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in bladder capacity, urethral sensation, and lumbosacral anomalies in children with enuresis.
- To compare these parameters between enuretic children and a control group of healthy children.
- To identify potential diagnostic markers for enuresis.
Main Methods:
- Urography and micturition urethrocystography were performed on 32 children with enuresis.
- A control group of 139 children without enuresis was also studied.
- Statistical analysis was used to compare findings between the groups.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant differences were observed in bladder capacity, urethral sensation, and the frequency of lumbosacral anomalies.
- Only one child with enuresis had normal findings in all three aspects.
- Six children with enuresis presented with all three observed abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Children with enuresis frequently exhibit abnormalities in bladder capacity, urethral sensation, and lumbosacral structure.
- These findings suggest a multifactorial etiology for enuresis.
- Further research into these specific parameters may aid in diagnosing and managing enuresis.
Abstract:
Thirty-two children with day and/or night enuresis were examined with urography and micturition urethrocystography. They were compared with 139 normal children examined 6 weeks or more after a urinary tract infection. Statistically highly significant differences in urinary bladder capacity, urethral sensation and frequency of lumbosacral anomalies were observed. Only one of 32 patients with enuresis was normal in all 3 aspects while 6 exhibited the complete triad.