[Primary monosymptomatic enuresis: diagnostics and therapy]

Urologe A. 2013 Jan;52(1):9-10, 12-4. doi: 10.1007/s00120-012-3074-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Nocturnal enuresis is one of the most common problems in childhood. In this article a standardized terminology for basic diagnostics additionally to extended diagnostics will be presented. Depending on the findings a specialized therapy can be performed. Besides drug therapy with antidiuretic hormone (ADH) sleep arousal devices can be used and the combination of both approaches also shows excellent results. At the end of therapy a protracted withdrawal shows better results than abrupt cessation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antidiuretic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / diagnosis*
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / etiology
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / therapy*
  • Physical Stimulation / methods*
  • Sleep Arousal Disorders / complications
  • Sleep Arousal Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Sleep Arousal Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Vasopressins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antidiuretic Agents
  • Vasopressins