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Bedwetting - Prevention

Alternative Names

Enuresis

Prevention:

Getting plenty of sleep and going to the bathroom at regular times during the day and night can help prevent some aspects of bedwetting.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/9/2008
  • A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/1/2007).

References

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

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.

Lawless MR, McElderry DH. Nocturnal enuresis: current concepts. Pediatr Rev. 2001;(12):399-407.

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

Robson WLM, Leung AKC, Van Howe R. Primary and secondary nocturnal enuresis: similarities in presentation. Pediatrics. 2005; 115(4):956-959.

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