Enuresis_flashcards
How often does he wet the bed/wet himself? Every day/night? Lose control of bowels too?
Ask about the frequency of bedwetting or incontinence, and whether he loses control of his bowels as well.
Has he ever been continent before and then become incontinent?
Determine if he was previously continent and has now become incontinent.
Is he drinking and eating plenty? What is he drinking?
Inquire about his daily intake of food and liquids, and specifically what he drinks.
Does he have excessive thirst? Has there been any change in weight?
Check for signs of excessive thirst or any recent changes in weight.
Has he had a fever? Abdominal pain? Dysuria? Haematuria?
Ask if he has experienced a fever, abdominal pain, painful urination (dysuria), or blood in the urine (haematuria).
Is his development normal otherwise?
Confirm that his development is normal in all other areas.
Is there a family history of incontinence?
Investigate any family history of incontinence issues.
What is his past medical history, particularly regarding diabetes and UTIs?
Review his past medical history for any indications of diabetes or urinary tract infections (UTIs).
What is his living situation? Does he have siblings? Did he achieve continence at a normal time? Is there any stress or bullying? How does he feel?
Understand his home environment, including siblings, the timing of achieving continence, any sources of stress or bullying, and his overall feelings about his condition.
