2017
DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_288_16
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Nocturnal enuresis in india: Are we diagnosing and managing correctly?

Abstract: Nocturnal enuresis is a common problem affecting school-aged children worldwide. Although it has significant impact on child's psychology, it is always under-recognized in India and considered as a condition which will outgrow with advancing age. Nocturnal enuresis classified as primary or secondary and monosymptomatic or nonmonosymptomatic. Factors that cause enuresis include genetic factors, bladder dysfunction, psychological factors, and inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, leading to nocturnal pol… Show more

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“…Affected children may be at an increased risk of physical and emotional abuse from family members. 5 Health of the children has been considered to be of vital importance in all societies because children are the basic resource for the future generation. As per the statistics 2021, about 25.69% of the Indian population is found into the 0-14-year category.…”
Section: Need Of the Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Affected children may be at an increased risk of physical and emotional abuse from family members. 5 Health of the children has been considered to be of vital importance in all societies because children are the basic resource for the future generation. As per the statistics 2021, about 25.69% of the Indian population is found into the 0-14-year category.…”
Section: Need Of the Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In India the prevalence is between 7.6% to 16.3% being higher in 5 to 8 years of age and the prevalence decreases as age advances and is lower in 6 to 11 years age group [1,2]. According to the International Children's Continence Society, NE is defined as intermittent urinary incontinence while asleep, at least once a week and during a period of minimum three months, in children >5 years [1]. Enuresis or bladder control is a developmental process closely associated with the maturation of brain functions and the spinal and cortical level of control of bladder along with hormonal control of urinary volume.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…The world wide prevalence is reported as 1.4% to 28% in children aged 6 to 12 years with an average prevalence of 7.2% [7]. In India the prevalence is between 7.6% to 16.3% being higher in 5 to 8 years of age and the prevalence decreases as age advances and is lower in 6 to 11 years age group [1,2]. According to the International Children's Continence Society, NE is defined as intermittent urinary incontinence while asleep, at least once a week and during a period of minimum three months, in children >5 years [1].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These include increased nocturnal urine production, bladder overactivity, and a failure to wake up in response to bladder sensations. 3,4…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%