Bedwetting


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Alternative Names

Enuresis


Prevention

Getting plenty of sleep, avoiding too many fluids at night, and learning about how the bladder works at night will sometimes prevent bedwetting.


References

Fritz G. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with enuresis. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004; 43(12): 1540-1550.

Blum NJ. Nocturnal enuresis: behavioral treatments. Urol Clin North Am. 2004; 31(3): 499-507.

Mammen AA. Nocturnal enuresis: medical management. Urol Clin North Am. 2004; 31(3): 491-498.



Review Date: 08/23/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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