Nocturnal enuresis: a review

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Sethi, Sujata | Bhargava, Subhash | Phil, Shipra M.

Affiliations: Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India | Psychologist (in private sector)

Note: [] Correspondence: Sujata Sethi, M.D., 122/8, Shivaji colony, Rohtak-124001, Haryana, India. E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Enuresis is a common problem affecting a large child population. Though not psychogenic in nature, it is often associated with psychosocial problems. Structural abnormalities as a cause are rare. Common causative factors include developmental delay, genetic factors, abnormalities of sleep-wake cycle and of anti-diuretic hormone secretion. Detailed history, physical examination and simple routine tests are usually sufficient to reach the diagnosis. Both pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological treatments alone or in combination have been used with varying success rates.

Keywords: nocturnal enuresis, diagnosis, treatment

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 11-18, 2005