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El principal síntoma es la micción involuntaria, generalmente durante la noche y con una frecuencia de al menos dos veces al mes.
El pediatra hablará acerca de los antecedentes de enuresis en detalle. Se puede ayudar manteniendo un diario detallado que esboce los episodios de micción normal y de enuresis, ingesta de líquidos y alimentos sólidos (incluyendo la hora de las comidas) y los momentos de sueño.
Se debe realizar un examen físico para descartar causas de origen físico; además se debe realizar un análisis de orina para descartar infecciones y diabetes.
No se requieren radiografías de los riñones o de la vejiga u otros exámenes, a menos que exista una razón para sospechar de otros problemas.
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