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Enuresis in Children
Season 9 · Episode 9

Enuresis in Children

Charting Pediatrics · Jessie Cohen

October 7, 202534m 54s

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Show Notes

Enuresis, or bedwetting, is one of the most common concerns encountered in pediatrics. It can present as nighttime bedwetting, daytime urinary accidents, or a combination of both. Oftentimes, families and clinicians are left wondering what's typical and what's considered concerning. In this episode, we focus on the evaluation and management of enuresis in children. Each case is influenced by a range of factors including fluid intake, bowel habits, sleep quality and lifestyle routines. While first-line, non-pharmacologic strategies are the cornerstone of care, effective treatment requires attention to detail and a comprehensive approach.

This episode was recorded on the exhibit floor at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics Conference in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, we are joined by Julie Cheng, MD, an Assistant Professor of Urology at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington.

Some highlights from this episode include:

  • Differentiating between types of enuresis
  • How key elements in pediatric history and physical examination can help diagnose the problem
  • Evidence-based first-line interventions and when to escalate care
  • The role behavioral factors, such as sleep or screen time, play in enuresis

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