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Diurnal enuresis

W L Robson1

  • 1Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, SC, USA.

Pediatrics in Review
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
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Daytime wetting in children is usually a self-limited issue with a clear cause. A thorough history and simple tests like urinalysis and bladder ultrasound are key to diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Childhood Health

Background:

  • Daytime wetting, also known as diurnal enuresis, is a frequent childhood concern.
  • Most cases are benign, intermittent, and have identifiable causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for daytime wetting in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical history in assessment.
  • To describe appropriate diagnostic imaging studies.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical history taking is the primary assessment tool.
  • Urinalysis is used to detect urinary tract infections (UTIs).
  • Renal and bladder ultrasonography serve as initial noninvasive screening.

Main Results:

  • Most childhood daytime wetting cases have benign, easily identifiable causes.

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  • Urinalysis and ultrasonography are effective initial diagnostic steps.
  • Invasive imaging is reserved for specific obstructive or neurogenic conditions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The prognosis for most children with daytime wetting is excellent with timely treatment.
    • A systematic diagnostic approach, starting with history and noninvasive tests, is effective.
    • Further investigation is guided by clinical suspicion of underlying pathology.