The goal of this article is to review childhood enuresis, which is a common behavioral
condition reported in millions of children worldwide. An online computer search was made …

Enuresis is not a disease, but rather a benign clinical disorder that is very common in young
children. In considering the many facets of enuresis, physicians caring for children with this …

Enuresis : Its Pathogenesis and Management Page 1 343 Enuresis : Its Pathogenesis and
Management BARBARA STARFIELD, MD, MPH* * Associate Professor, Medical Care and …

Preview Perhaps one of the worst effects of childhood enuresis is the social problems it
creates. Enuretic children are reluctant to be overnight guests and they must endure teasing …

Very little scientific or clinical literature is devoted to prevention of enuresis or its attendant
problems. The literature devoted to other aspects of enuresis, however, is extensive. The …

Enuresis is frustrating for both children and parents. Early identification of enuretic children,
proper evaluation of the condition, and appropriate management are important to promote …

Nowadays enuresis is a problem that pediatric urologists are often called to treat, since it
affects 15 to 30% of school-age children. In 85% of affected children bedwetting is …

Enuresis is a common problem of childhood, but both a theoretical understanding and an
etiologically based clinical approach to the symptom are lacking. The present descriptive …

Enuresis is a common pediatric problem that creates a lot of stress for both the child and
his/her family. Unfortunately, many of these patients do not seek medical attention for …

Much has happened since the end of the era when enuresis was blamed on the parents or
the children themselves. Still, there are large gaps in our knowledge and large parts of …