also called bed-wetting or sleep enuresis; uncontrolled urination during sleep This disorder is more common in children and often related to maturation; however, repeated nocturnal bed-wetting can indicate other physical or emotional problems
Bedwetting-common complaint of children with ADD Medication is available for relief
Repeated urination into bedding or clothing, usually at night, in a normal child old enough to have completed toilet training. Enuresis may be voluntary or involuntary. It may run in families. Stressful life events, poor toilet training, and chronic social disadvantage increase its likelihood. It usually resolves with time. Treatment includes family education, reassurance, and behaviour therapy. An alarm to wake the child when urination begins has proved highly effective but takes time to achieve complete success. Drug treatment, though not the treatment of choice, is sometimes effective