An elimination disorder characterized by urinary incontinence, whether involuntary or intentional, which is not due to a medical condition and which occurs at or beyond an age at which continence is expected (usually 5 years).
Symptoms of Enuresis
The following features are indicative of Enuresis:
uncontrollable urination
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Common Causes of Enuresis
The following are the most common causes of Enuresis:
presence of small bladder
hormonal imbalancement
urinary tract infection
sleep apnea
diabetes
chronic constipation
Risk Factors for Enuresis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Enuresis:
stress
anxiety
family history
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Prevention of Enuresis
No, it is not possible to prevent Enuresis.
genetic mutation on human chromosome 13
Occurrence of Enuresis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Enuresis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Enuresis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 5-10 years
Common Gender
Enuresis most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Male
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Enuresis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Enuresis:
Physical exam: To check symptoms, fluid intake, family history, bowel and bladder habits, and problems associated with bed-wetting
Urine testing: To check for signs of an infection or diabetes
X-rays imaging test: To look at the structure of the urinary tract
Doctor for Diagnosis of Enuresis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Enuresis:
Psychiatrist
Pediatrician
Complications of Enuresis if untreated
It is not know if Enuresis causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Enuresis
The following procedures are used to treat Enuresis:
Use of moisture alarms: To help out child wake, stop the urine stream and get to the toilet
Self-care for Enuresis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Enuresis:
Limit fluids in the evening: Helps prevent enuresis
Avoid beverages and foods with caffeine: Help prevent the stimulation of bladder
Encourage double voiding before bed: Help cope up with situation of enuresis
Encourage regular toilet use throughout the day: Help avoid a feeling of urgency for urination
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Enuresis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Enuresis:
Hypnosis: To enhance capacity to respond to situation
Chiropractic therapy: To diagnose and treat conditions relating to muscles, joints and nerves of body
Herbal therapy: To provide supplementary diet to treat symptoms of enuresis
Patient Support for Treatment of Enuresis
The following actions may help Enuresis patients:
Parents support: To help child with emotional and behavioral problems
Time for Treatment of Enuresis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Enuresis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: