Enuresis

Enuresis

Enuresis (from the Ancient Greek ἐνούρησις / enoúrēsis), refers to a repeated inability to control urination.Use of the term is usually limited to describing individuals old enough to be expected to exercise such control.^[2] Involuntary urination is also known as urinary incontinence

Classification

Types of enuresis include:

·         Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)

·         Diurnal enuresis

·         Mixed enuresis - Includes a combination of nocturnal and diurnal type. Therefore, urine is passed during both waking and sleeping hours.

Also,

·         Primary enuresis refers to children who have never been successfully trained to control urination. This represents a fixation.

·         Secondary enuresis refers to children who have been successfully trained ( are for at least 6 months dry ) but revert to wetting in a response to some sort of stressful situation. This represents a regression

Treatment

Many children overcome incontinence naturally (without treatment) as they grow older. The number of cases of incontinence goes down by 15 percent for each year after the age of 5.

·         Moisture alarms

·         Medications

·         Dry-bed training

·         Bladder training

Techniques that may help daytime incontinence include:

·         Urinating on a schedule, such as every 2 hours (this is called timed voiding)

·         Avoiding caffeine or other foods or drinks that may contribute to a child's incontinence

·         Following suggestions for healthy urination, such as relaxing muscles and taking your time