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Pollakiuria: extraordinary daytime urinary frequency a common problem in pediatric practice

W F Chen1, S C Huang

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Daytime urinary frequency in children is a common, benign condition that resolves on its own. This psychophysiological issue typically requires no invasive treatment, only reassurance.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Investigating the characteristics and outcomes of children experiencing acute, isolated daytime urinary frequency.
  • Understanding the typical presentation and diagnostic approach for this common pediatric urological symptom.

Observation:

  • Studied 48 children (ages 4-7.8 years) with normal noninvasive clinical evaluations.
  • Symptoms persisted despite anticholinergic or antibiotic treatments.
  • Urinary frequency resolved spontaneously in all cases within an average of 1.8 months.

Findings:

  • Isolated daytime urinary frequency in children is a benign, self-limiting condition.
  • No clear seasonal pattern or identifiable cause in most cases, though psychophysiological factors are suspected.
  • Trigger factors were identified in less than half of the patients.

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Implications:

  • This condition requires no invasive investigations or treatments.
  • Reassurance is the primary management strategy for healthcare providers and parents.
  • Further research into psychophysiological triggers may elucidate underlying mechanisms.