Güncel Pediatri (Sep 2009)
Current Information on Enurezis
Abstract
Enuresis is an important health problem in our country like all over the world and its frequency is 20.6-23.1% for boys, and 8.7-18.2% for girls. Although it is known for many years that enuresis has organic causes and psychological factors play a role, it has been thought that factors such as adenoid vegetation, enterobious vermicularis infestation, no breastfeeding, hazelnut and soyabean allergies should also be considered in the differential diagnosis. When enuresis has been considered to increase the risk of psychological and behavioural disorders in adulthood, and of urine and fecal incontinence, by intensifying on early treatment such situations can be prevented in future ages. In this study, definition of enuresis and its history, epidemiological features, the situation of Turkey from the point of view of enuresis risk factors, the other studies dealing with enuresis, the adults who has enuresis in childhood, the treatment, the common idea on treatment, the children with enuresis and their managements have been reviewed under the light of literature. (Journal of Current Pediatrics 2009; 7: 83-9)
