title: Nocturnal enuresis.
abstract: Childhood enuresis is a common socially disruptive problem. The possible pathophysiological factors include a disorder of sleep arousal, nocturnal polyuria, and low bladder capacity. The evaluation of a patient with nocturnal enuresis is aimed to exclude any organic pathology, UTI and voiding dysfunction. An approach to management of this common disorder is outlined.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004775:Enuresis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012076:Renal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D012076:Renal Agents; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin