Urinary incontinence in children: causes and treatment

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What is urinary incontinence in a child? Is the loss of bladder control that results in accidental urination.

Daytime urinary incontinence in children

Children can't stay dry day or night. Sometimes incontinence in a child can be caused by health problems, such as:

diabetes;

- infections of the urinary tract;

- problems with kidneys;

- problems with nerves;

constipation;

obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which interrupted breathing during sleep, often because of inflamed or enlarged tonsils;

structural problems of the urinary tract.

urinary Incontinence in a child

In most cases, the exact cause of bedwetting is unknown, but it is often the result of more than one of the above factors.

Although it usually disappears naturally over time, most children have daytime accidental urination can lead to big trouble and embarrassment.

The Age at which children stop wetting, varies. Urinary incontinence in young children the disease is not considered until the age of 5 or 6 years.

Bedwetting

Another name for incontinence of urine - enuresis. It is of the following types:

  • Primary enuresis – systematic urinary incontinence in a child who has never been dry.
  • Secondary enuresis begins after at least 6 months of bladder control.
  • Nocturnal enuresis – spontaneous urination usually occurs during sleep.
  • Diurnal enuresis-daytime urinary incontinence in children.

How the disease is spread?

By 5-year age-more than 90 percent of children can control urination during the day. Incontinence of urine at night is far more common than day, and sometimes 30 percent of 4-year-old, about 10 percent of 7-year-olds, 3 percent of 12-year-olds and 1 percent of 18-year-old.

What causes urinary incontinence in a child?

The Exact cause of most cases is unknown. Sometimes it is caused by structural problems in the urinary tract, however, in most cases, is the result of a combination of certain factors, which include slower physical development, an overproduction of urine and the inability to recognize bladder fullness. This can be explained by the syndrome of hyperactivity and attention deficit or anxiety. In addition, bedwetting can be transmitted genetically.

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Treatment of enuresis

In most cases, urinary incontinence in child disappears naturally during growth and development and does not require treatment. If treatment is necessary, options include:

1. Learning to control the bladder

The Workout consists of exercises for strengthening the bladder muscles to better control urination. Gradually lengthening the time between trips to the bathroom can also help you stretch it. Additionally, you can try:

  • Urinating on schedule (every 2 hours);
  • Avoid foods and beverages with caffeine;
  • Relaxation of the muscles below the bladder is completely emptied.

2. Alarm moisture

The Night so the alarm can Wake children when they begin to urinate.

3. Drugs

Hormonal drug "Desmopressin" intended for use in children to prevent incontinence.

Stress Incontinence can be cured "Oxybutynin" (Ditropan) is a medication which helps to calm the bladder muscles and relieve muscle spasm.


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