Eneuresis Flashcards
1
Q
what is eneuresis?
A
involuntary urination
- if it occurs at night- nocturnal eneuresis
2
Q
at what age do children normally get control over urination?
A
- daytime- 2 years
- nighttime- 3-4years
3
Q
after what age does eneuresis become abnormal?
A
>5
4
Q
aetiology of primary nocturnal eneuresis
A
- most common- variation in normal development
- overactive bladder
- fluid intake prior to going to bed
- psychological stress
- deep sleep
- others
- UTI
- chronic constipation
- cerebral palsy
5
Q
Mx of primary nocturnal eneuresis?
A
- reassurance
- lifestyle changes
- encouragement & positive reinforcement
- eneuresis alarms
- pharmacological treatment
6
Q
what is an eneuresis alarm?
A
a device that makes a noise at first sign of bed wetting, waking the child & stopping them from urinating
7
Q
what pharmacological treatment can you offer?
A
- desmopressin
- taken at bedtime
- anticholinergic
- if overactive bladder
