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Nocturnal enuresis

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Childhood enuresis is a common socially disruptive problem. The possible pathophysiological factors include a disorder of sleep arousal, nocturnal polyuria, and low bladder capacity. The evaluation of a patient with nocturmal nuresis is aimed to exclude any organic pathology, UTI and voiding dysfunction. An approach to management of this common disorder is outlined.

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    S. Aneja (Professor of Pediatrics)

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Aneja, S. Nocturnal enuresis. Indian J Pediatr 69, 707–712 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02722709

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