Combined Behavioral, Pharmacological and Traditional Treatment for Nocturnal Enuresis in Children

Sayed Ibrahim Ali; Gihan Yousef Ali; Latifah Khalid Al–Jouf; Abeer Fahid Al Dossari; Marwah Abdullah ALBanyan; Durra Saad AL Awwad

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2017

Combined Behavioral, Pharmacological and Traditional Treatment for Nocturnal Enuresis in Children

Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Gihan Yousef Ali, Latifah Khalid Al Jouf, Abeer Fahid Al Dossari, Marwah Abdullah Albanyan, Durra Saad Al Awwad

Abstract :

Introduction: Nocturnal enuresis can affect child�s self–esteem, and can be stressful for the parents; they may feel worried, sad or angry, and even tired. With that, their child may notice these feelings. Method:A cross–sectional study is conducting over a 6 month period from 1 June to 10 December 2016at Al–Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Parent administered urine incontinence questionnaire is distribute in social media Result: Medical treatments given were the imipramine, which is mostly used, anticholinergics and desmopressin Conclusion: Nocturnal enuresis is a disturbing problem for both parent and their children and should be taken seriously. Further studies examining different interventions for nocturnal enuresis are also recommended..