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The Problems
Day wetting
POSSIBLE CAUSES -
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MANAGEMENT -
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(In Progress)
RESULTS
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Children who wet in the day form quite a
varied group. This section is deliberately short, to not falsely
reassure by the absence of a particular symptom or feature, and is by no means
complete.
Frequency
1% of 5 year olds
15% improve each year
60% are dry at night
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Bacteria in the Urine |
Bacteruria in up to 50% of cases |
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Constipation |
Wetting and infections are common in children with
chronic constipation, particularly if also soiling. |
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Structural Abnormalities of Kidney and
Bladder |
Especially consider in boys |
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Sexual Abuse |
May need to be considered |
There are
any causes associated with day wetting, here are some - this list is NOT
complete.
Kidney / Bladder
(Mostly) |
Unstable bladder muscle (detrusor) - ? up to 50%
Poor co-ordination between bladder muscle and out flow
Delayed "maturation" - reduced awareness of sensation
Urinary tract infection |
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Other |
Giggle incontinence
Carelessness |
Neurological
(Uncommon) |
Spinal Cord Abnormality |
Last Updated Sunday, 01. May 2016
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