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Paeds: Renal & Urology Flashcards

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

what is the classic triad

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  1. haemolytic anaemia
  2. AKI
  3. thrombocytopenia
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

what is it

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thrombosis within small blood vessels throughout the body

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

what is it triggered by

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shiga toxin produced by e.coli 0157

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

what trx increases the risk of developing HUS

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abx and anti-motility medications (loperamide) to treat gastroenteritis

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

signs and sx

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  • reduced urine output
  • haematuria or dark brown urine
  • abdo pain
  • lethargy + irritability
  • confusion
  • oedema
  • hypertension
  • bruising
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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

mnx

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medial emergency

supportive:

  • urgent referral to paed renal unit for renal dialysis if required
  • antihypertensives if required
  • careful maintenance o fluid balance
  • blood transfusions if required
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Nephrotic Syndrome

why does it occur

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the BM in the glomerulus becomes highly permeable to protein

allowing proteins to leak from the blood into the urine

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Nephrotic Syndrome

whom is it most common in

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2-5yr olds

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Nephrotic Syndrome

classic triad of features

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  1. proteinuria (>3 on urine dipstick)
  2. hypoalbuminaemia
  3. oedema
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Nephrotic Syndrome

what may be seen in the urine

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frothy urine

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Nephrotic Syndrome

what would the lipid profile show

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  • high cholesterol
  • high triglycerides
  • low density lipoproteins
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Nephrotic Syndrome

what would the blood pressure be

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high

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Nephrotic Syndrome

blood coagulability: high or low

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high, with an increased tendency to form blood clots

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Nephrotic Syndrome

most common cause in children

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minimal change disease

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Nephrotic Syndrome

intrinsic kidney disease causes

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  • focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

- membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

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Nephrotic Syndrome

systemic illness causes

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  • henoch schonlein purpura
  • diabetes
  • infection: hepatitis, malaria
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Nephrotic Syndrome

is renal biopsy and standard microscopy able to detect minimal change disease

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no

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Nephrotic Syndrome

minimal change disease: what will urinalysis show

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small molecular weight proteins

hyaline casts

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Nephrotic Syndrome

minimal change disease: mnx

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corticosteroids (i.e. prednisolone)

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Nephrotic Syndrome

General mnx

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  • high dose steroids
  • low salt diet
  • diuretics
  • albumin infusions
  • abx prophylaxis if severe
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Nephrotic Syndrome

how long are high dose steroids given for

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4w and then gradually weaned over the next 8w

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Nephrotic Syndrome

what does steroids sensitive mean

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children who respond to steroids

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Nephrotic Syndrome

what does steroids dependent mean

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patients that struggle to wean off steroids due to relapses

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Nephrotic Syndrome

what does steroids resistant mean

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pts that do not response to steroids

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Nephrotic Syndrome

what do you use in steroid resistant children

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ACEi and immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, rituximab)

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Nephrotic Syndrome

complications: why does hypovolaemia occur

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fluid leaks from the intravascular space into the interstitial space causing oedema and low BP

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Nephrotic Syndrome

complications: why can thrombosis occur

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proteins that normally prevent blood clotting are lost in the kidneys

also liver responds to the low albumin by producing pro-thrombotic proteins

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Nephrotic Syndrome

complications: why can infection occur

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the kidneys leak immunoglobulins, weakening the capacity of the immune system to respond

medications also suppress immune system

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Nephrotic Syndrome

complications: hypovolaemia, thrombosis, infection and ________

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  • acute or chronic renal failure

- relapse

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

what are the 2 types

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autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

Autosomal dominant ADPKD

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

when does ARPKD present

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in neonates

usually picled up on antenatal USS

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ARPKD

where is the mutation

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in the polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (PKHD1) gene on chromosome 6

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ARPKD

what does the polycystic kidney and hepatic disease 1 (PKHD1) gene on chromosome code for

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fibrocystin/polyductin protein complex (FPC)

which is responsible for the creation of tubules and the maintenance of healthy epithelial tissue in the kidneys, liver and pancreas.

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ARPKD

3 features

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  • Cystic enlargement of the renal collecting ducts
  • Oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia and Potter syndrome
  • Congenital liver fibrosis
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ARPKD

what is seen on antenatal scans

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oligohydramnios and polycystic kidneys

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ARPKD

what is oligohydramnios

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a lack of amniotic fluid caused by reduced urine production by the fetus

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ARPKD

what does a lack of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) lead to

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Potter syndrome

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ARPKD

what is Potter syndrome characterised by

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dysmorphic features:

  • underdeveloped ear cartilage
  • low set ears
  • flat nasal bridge
  • abnormalities of the skeleton
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ARPKD

why may there be resp failure shortly after birth

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oligohydramnios leads to underdeveloped fetal lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), resulting in respiratory failure

large cystic kidneys take up space in the abdomen so hard to breathe adequately.

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ARPKD

what mnx may be required in first few days of life

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renal dialysis

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ARPKD

what do most patients develop before reaching adulthood

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end stage renal failure

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ARPKD

what ongoing problems may pts have throughout life

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  • Liver failure due to liver fibrosis
  • Portal hypertension leading to oesophageal varices
  • Progressive renal failure
  • Hypertension due to renal failure
  • Chronic lung disease
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ARPKD

prognosis

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1/3 die in neontal period

1/3 will survive to adulthood

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

what is it

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one of the baby’s kidneys is made up of many cysts while the other kidney is normal

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

when is it diagnosed

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on antenatal ultrasound scans.

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

prognosis

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Usually the single healthy kidney is sufficient to lead a normal life. Often the cystic kidney will atrophy and disappear before 5 years of age.

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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

what is the pt at risk of later in life

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  • UTIs
  • HTN
  • CKD
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Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

trx

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none

follow up renal USS

prophylactic abx for recurrent UTIs

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Posterior Urethral Valve

what is it

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tissue at the proximal end of the urethra (closest to the bladder) that causes obstruction of urine output

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Posterior Urethral Valve

who does it occur in

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newborn boys

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Posterior Urethral Valve

how does it cause hydronephrosis

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obstruction to outflow of urine

back pressure into bladder, ureters and up the kidneys

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Posterior Urethral Valve

why is there an increased risk of UTIs

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restriction in the outflow of urine prevents bladder from fully emptying

leading to a reservoir of urine

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Posterior Urethral Valve

presentation

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  • Difficulty urinating
  • Weak urinary stream
  • Chronic urinary retention
  • Palpable bladder
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Impaired kidney function
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Posterior Urethral Valve

how may severe cases present as

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bilateral hydronephrosis and oligohydramnios

leading to underdeveloped fetal lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia)

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Posterior Urethral Valve

how may severe cases present on antenatal scans

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oligohydramnios and hydronephrosis

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Posterior Urethral Valve

what may abdo US show in young boys

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enlarged, thickened bladder and bilateral hydronephrosis

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Posterior Urethral Valve

what may Micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) show in young boys

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shows the location of the extra urethral tissue and reflux of urine back into the bladder

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Posterior Urethral Valve

why is cytoscopy used

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to ablate or remove the extra tissue.

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Posterior Urethral Valve

what is the definitive mnx

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ablation or removal of the extra urethral tissue, usually during cystoscopy.

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Posterior Urethral Valve

what can be inserted to bypass the valve whilst awaiting definitive management

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a temporary urinary catheter

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Wilms Tumour

what is it

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a specific type of tumour affecting the kidney in children, typically under the age of 5 years.

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Wilms Tumour

presentation

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  • mass in abdomen in child <5y
  • abdo pain
  • haematuria
  • lethargy
  • fever
  • hypertension
  • weight loss
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Wilms Tumour

initial inx

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Wilms Tumour

inx to stage tumour

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Wilms Tumour

definitive inx for diagnosis

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biopsy to identify the histology

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Wilms Tumour

mnx

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  • surgical excision of tumour and nephrectomy

- adjuvant chemo/radio

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Wilms Tumour

prognosis

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Early stage tumours with favourable histology hold a good chance of cure (up to 90%).

Metastatic disease has a poorer prognosis.

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Undescended Testes

how do testes usually develop

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  • testes develop in the abdomen
  • then gradually migrate down, through the inguinal canal and into the scrotum.
  • They have normally reached the scrotum prior to birth.
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Undescended Testes

what are they

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when the testes have not made it out of the abdomen by birth.

aka cryptorchidism

70
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Undescended Testes

Undescended testes in older children or after puberty hold a higher risk of?

A

testicular torsion

infertility

testicular cancer.

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Undescended Testes

RFs (5)

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  • FH of undescended testes
  • Low birth weight
  • Small for gestational age
  • Prematurity
  • Maternal smoking during pregnancy
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Undescended Testes

at what age should they be seen by a paediatric urologist

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Undescended Testes

when should Orchidopexy (surgical correction of undescended testes) be carried out

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between 6 and 12 months of age.

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Undescended Testes

what is retractile testicles

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the testes moves out of scrotum into the inguinal canal when it is cold or the cremasteric reflex is activated

it is normal in boys that have not reached puberty

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Enuresis

what is it

A

involuntary urination

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Enuresis

what is the name for bed wetting

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nocturnal enuresis

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Enuresis

what is the name for inability to control bladder function during the day

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diurnal enuresis

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Enuresis

when do most children et control of daytime urination and nighttime urination

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day: 2y
night: 3-4y

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Enuresis

what is primary nocturnal enuresis

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the child has never managed to be consistently dry at night.

80
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Enuresis

most common cause of primary nocturnal enuresis

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a variation on normal development

. Often patients will have a family history of delayed dry nights.

81
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Enuresis

causes of primary nocturnal enuresis

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  • overactive bladder
  • fluid intake
  • failure to wake
  • psychological distress
  • secondary causes: chronic constipation, UTI, learning disability, cerebral palsy
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Enuresis

mnx for primary nocturnal enuresis if <5y

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reassure parents that it is likely to resolve without any trx

83
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Enuresis

mnx of primary nocturnal enuresis >5y

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  • 2w toilet + fluid diary
  • lifestyle: reduce fluids in evening, pass urine before bed, easy access to toilet
  • encouragement + positive reinforcement
  • trx underlying cause e.g. constipation
  • enuresis alarms
  • pharmacological trx
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Enuresis

what is secondary nocturnal enuresis

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where a child begins wetting the bed when they have previously been dry for at least 6 months.

more indicative of an underlying illness

85
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Enuresis

causes of secondary nocturnal enuresis

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  • UTI
  • Constipation
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • New psychosocial problems (e.g. stress in family or school life)
  • Maltreatment (abuse. safeguarding)
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Enuresis

types of diurnal enuresis

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  • urge incontinence

- stress incontinence

87
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Enuresis

causes of diurnal enuresis

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  • recurrent UTIs
  • psychosocial problems
  • constipation
88
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Enuresis

what is an enuresis alarm

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a device that makes a noise at the first sign of bed wetting

89
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Enuresis

pharmacological trx

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  • desmopressin (ADH)
  • oxybutynin
  • imipramine (TCA)
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why may constipation cause urinary sx

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non-voided stools in the rectum press against the bladder, decreasing its ability to hold urine

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