Functional voiding disorders of childhood.
Voiding problems in children are common and lead to symptoms of incontinence, urinary tract infections, urinary frequency, and urgency. Most voiding disorders occur in children with relatively normal neurologic and urinary systems and are believed to be functional in nature. Functional voiding disorders have a complex etiology involving faulty decision making and toilet habits. These disorders present with various combinations of symptoms and may be difficult for the physician and the parents to recognize. A catalog of the most common voiding disorders and their treatment is outlined. The close relationship between voiding and stooling dysfunction and their treatment is also presented.
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY 40292.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014039:Toilet Training; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*