Causes of Enuresis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary Control Never Achieved)
• Delayed Maturation (Familial)
• Idiopathic
• Sleep Disorders (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
• Anatomic Abnormality
Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis (Red Flag) (>6 Month Continence Prior):
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Idiopathic
• Behavioural/Psychogenic (Child Abuse)
• Cystitis
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Other (Diabetes Insipidus, Urethral Obstruction, Cerebral Palsy, Neurogenic Bladder, Seizure Disorder)
Diurnal Enuresis:
• Pediatric Unstable Bladder
• Infrequent Voiding (Urinary Tract Infection)
• Cystitis
• Behavioural/Psychogenic
• Idiopathic
• Non-neurogenic (Hinman Syndrome)
• Vaginal Voiding (Labial Adhesion)
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