Is your child still wetting the bed? Enuresis is a treatable condition. Learn about effective intervention strategies.
Enuresis refers to the involuntary passage of urine beyond the age of five years. Nocturnal enuresis is a highly prevalent condition in childhood and is eminently treatable.
Etiological factors include genetic predisposition, reduced functional bladder capacity, deep sleep patterns, psychosocial stressors, and hormonal factors such as decreased nocturnal vasopressin secretion. A pediatric medical evaluation is essential to exclude underlying organic causes prior to initiating behavioral treatment.
Treatment Approaches
Fluid management strategies, establishment of regular toileting routines, calendar-reward systems, enuresis alarm therapy, motivational approaches, and pharmacotherapy when indicated represent the primary treatment modalities. It is imperative that punitive measures are never employed, as they are both ineffective and psychologically harmful to the child.
Doç. Dr. Mehtap Eroğlu
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Over 15 years of clinical experience.
