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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Angela Botts, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Geriatric Medicine [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [3]
Overview
Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination beyond the age of anticipated control. Its two major forms are diurnal enuresis (or daytime wetting), and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting or nighttime wetting). It can be controlled with medications such as oxybutynin.
Differential Diagnosis
- Medication side effects
- Neurogenic bladder[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
The prevalence of enuresis is:
- 5,000-10,000 per 100,000 (5%-10%) among children 5 years of age
- 3,000-5,000 per 100,000 (3%-5%) among children 10 year of age
- 1,000 per 100,000 (1%) among children 15 years of age or older[1]
Risk Factors
- Delayed or lax toilet training
- Genetic predisposition
- Psychosocial stress[1]
Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Enuresis[1]
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