Investigating Enuresis in Children: A Review Article

Nocturnal enuresis is defined as a wetting episode at nighttime in children over 5 years of age and it is divided into primary and secondary types. Primary nocturnal enuresis refers to cases who had never had a dry bed with a prevalence from 1.6% to 15% and it may continue to adolescence. Ignoring the problem has some psychological consequences and a significant impact on the quality of life. Conservative therapy and active intervention have been proposed as the modality of treatment. This review address on the assessment of nocturnal enuresis, sleep disorder, psychological impact, and the management of enuresis by considering the causes of resistance to treatment.