title: Nocturnal enuresis.
abstract: Nocturnal enuresis (NE), the involuntary passing of urine during sleep after the age at which bladder control would normally be anticipated, is a widespread and potentially disabling disorder for children. The treatment of NE constitutes several approaches and its pathophysiology remains unsolved. Careful consideration should be given to the work-up of NE since there may be concurrent symptoms that require attention either before or in conjunction with the treatment. Patient/family education and a cooperative approach usually produce the most favorable results in treating NE.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Surgical Associates, Ltd., Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000465:Algorithms; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003663:Decision Trees; D004775:Enuresis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012076:Renal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014039:Toilet Training
chemical_list: D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists; D012076:Renal Agents