nocturnal enuresis Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of primary nocturnal enuresis?
A
- delayed maturation (often familial)
- may be reduced ADH production
- reduced bladder awareness
- emotional stress
- UTI
- Diabetes or renal disease
2
Q
how prevalent is it and what sex is it more in?
A
- 10% of 6 year olds
- 3% of 12 year olds
- twice as common in boys
3
Q
what are the likely causes of secondary enuresis?
A
- emotional upset
- UTI
- Diabetes mellitus
4
Q
what are the causes of diurnal enuresis?
A
- UTI
- neurogenic bladder
- congenital abnormality (ectopic ureter)
- severe constipation
- psychogenic, due to stress
- sexual abuse
- physiological (urgency)
