For Healthcare Professionals For Patients And Families 5-minute watch: why do children wet the bed? See Prof Johan Vande Walle, from the University of Ghent, Belgium, talk with Prof Søren Rittig (Aarhus University, Denmark) about the main causes of bedwetting, and appropriate evaluation and treatment Publication alert! It is hard to know which patient will respond to which treatments; in this study, early improvements and better adherence predict a better response to enuresis alarm therapy 5-minute watch: why do children wet the bed? See Prof Johan Vande Walle, from the University o ..read more

For Healthcare Professionals For Patients And Families In this video, Kate from ERIC explains why it is important to seek help for bedwetting from age 5 A useful podcast from ERIC about the pros and cons of lifting children to use the toilet at nighttime and continuing to use nighttime pullups Publication alert! This review suggests that the status quo of giving patients standard lifestyle advice before starting treatment may not be supported by the evidence Publication alert! Many people use social media to find information on medical conditions – but as this study shows, it is not ..read more

For Healthcare Professionals For Patients And Families ‘ERIC young champion’, George, explains what having a diagnosis of primary enuresis is like for him Read about a day in the life of a young patient with bedwetting Surveys show that families often don’t consult healthcare professionals, but when they do, they don’t always get the right help ‘ERIC young champion’, George, explains what having a diagnosis of primary enuresis is like for him Read about a day in the life of a young patient with bedwetting Back ..read more

For Healthcare Professionals For Patients And Families A quick guide to management of bedwetting in secondary care Publication alert! This large study confirms that there is a strong genetic component to bedwetting, and identifies some of the specific genes that are involved Publication alert! Advice to healthcare professionals on how to get the best response to desmopressin in primary and secondary care Publication alert! New research shows that reducing screen time may be a simple way to improve bedwetting and response to treatment 5-minute watch: deep sleep or broken sleep? See ..read more

This article aims to help healthcare professionals to identify key contributors to treatment resistance, and to establish the best course of action for these patients. Treatment resistance Although the enuresis alarm and desmopressin are effective, evidence-based first-line strategies to tackle bedwetting, it is estimated that up to 50% of children with enuresis are resistant to these treatments.1 However, there is still much that can be done to improve the condition in these individuals. Indeed, a relatively large proportion of patients (approximately one third) who are believed to be res ..read more

Some children with enuresis may have additional needs, such as neurodevelopmental disorders or difficult family situations. This article gives an overview of the implications for bedwetting and its management. Bedwetting is in itself a difficult and distressing condition for patients and families. However, some children have other needs in addition to enuresis and these may have implications for assessment and management of the condition. Neurodevelopmental disorders There is an established link between enuresis and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) an ..read more

Bedwetting is a distressing condition that can be proactively treated when children reach 5 or 6 years of age. This article summarises the most recent guidance on how to treat bedwetting. Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, refers to intermittent incontinence during sleep in children aged 5 years or over.1 It is a common condition which may have long-term psychological consequences, but there are still many misconceptions amongst patients, families and physicians regarding the most appropriate management of this condition.1 In 2020, the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS) pub ..read more

Adolescence is a sensitive time for young people. Teenagers who wet the bed can have particular difficulties forming close relationships and may avoid certain social situations. An effective treatment plan can be life-changing. Although the prevalence of enuresis decreases with age, around 5% of 10 year-olds wet the bed,1 and up to around 2% of 19 year-olds still experience bedwetting.2 With age, there is an increasing tendency towards more severe enuresis, with approximately 48% of 19 year-old patients wetting the bed every night.2 The likelihood of spontaneous resolution decreases in tho ..read more

Bedwetting can have a huge impact on children’s self-esteem and social relationships, and can also be distressing and frustrating for the family. Proactive evaluation and treatment can help reduce this burden. Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a common condition affecting around 15–20% of 5 year-olds, and 5% of 10 year-olds.1 Severity can vary, and approximately 10% of children with bedwetting experience more than 3 wet nights every week.2 Impact of bedwetting on the child For children, bedwetting can constitute a significant burden in many areas of their lives. Several studies have ..read more

This article aims to help healthcare professionals to identify key contributors to treatment resistance, and to establish the best course of action for these patients. Treatment resistance Although the enuresis alarm and desmopressin are effective, evidence-based first-line strategies to tackle bedwetting, it is estimated that up to 50% of children with enuresis are resistant to these treatments.1 However, there is still much that can be done to improve the condition in these individuals. Indeed, a relatively large proportion of patients (approximately one third) who are believed to be res ..read more