Daytime urinary incontinence in children and adolescents
Daytime urinary incontinence is common in the paediatric population and affects approximately 7–10% of children (aged 5–13 years). Several subtypes of daytime incontinence, which are classified according to their relation to the storage and voiding phases of bladder function, exist. Risk factors for...
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Published in | The lancet child & adolescent health Vol. 3; no. 7; pp. 492 - 501 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
Elsevier Ltd
01.07.2019
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Summary: | Daytime urinary incontinence is common in the paediatric population and affects approximately 7–10% of children (aged 5–13 years). Several subtypes of daytime incontinence, which are classified according to their relation to the storage and voiding phases of bladder function, exist. Risk factors for these subtypes of incontinence can be genetic, demographic, environmental, behavioural, or physical. Therefore, treatment is multidisciplinary and needs an adequate diagnosis to be successful. Urotherapy is the first-line treatment for all types of daytime incontinence. It can be defined as bladder re-education or rehabilitation, aiming at correcting the filling and voiding function of the bladder-sphincter unit. Comorbid problems, such as constipation, urinary tract infections, and behavioural problems should also be treated during urotherapy. For comorbidities and severe bladder overactivity, medication might be necessary. Although usually effective, treatment of daytime urinary incontinence in children is often complex and requires patience. Nonetheless, patients and parents are usually motivated for urotherapy, since quality of life is severely reduced in in children with incontinence. |
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ISSN: | 2352-4642 2352-4650 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S2352-4642(19)30113-0 |