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1
Q

What are the most common symptoms of a UTI in young children?

A

Abdominal pain and fever

2
Q

What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?

A

Minimal change disease

3
Q

What may cause secondary enuresis?

A

Stress or anxiety

UTI

DM

CP

Seizures

Pinworms

Sleep apnoea

Neurogenic bladder

4
Q

What drug is first line for the pharmacological management of noctural enuresis?

A

Desmopressin (synthetic ADH)

More effective than an enuresis alarm short-term but a higher relapse rate and is more expensive

Indicated if alarm therapy has failed or is not suitable or if rapid onset/short-term improvement is a priority of treatment