Enuresis nocturna

Czech version

Authors: J. Doležal
Authors‘ workplace: Urologické oddělení Nemocnice české Budějovice a. s.
Published in: Urol List 2007; 5(1): 46-48

Overview

Nocturnal enuresis is a common condition, affecting 15% of children aged 5 years. The incidence of nocturnal enuresis declines with age. Children with enuresis are vulnerable to low self-esteem, which improves if enuresis is succesfuly treated. The patogenesis of the enuresis is multifactorial, there are three known factors - nocturnal polyuria, reduced nocturnal bladder capacity and disorders of arousal. Desmopressin, alarm therapy and anticholinergics are used in therapy, sometimes in combination therapy.

Key words:
enuresis, nocturnal polyuria, nocturnal functional bladder capacity, desmopressin, alarm

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