Özet:
Nocturnal enuresis can be defined as the involuntary passage
of urine during sleep beyond the age of anticipated
nightime bladder control, after 4-6 y of age [1,2]. It is well
known that nocturnal enuresis is a common, genetically
complex and heterogeneous disorder among children [3].
According to International Children's Continence Society
(ICCS),intermittent incontinence is urine leakage in discrete
amounts. It can occur during the day and/or at night,
and it is applicable to children who are at least 5 years old.
Enuresis means intermittent incontinence while sleeping.
In contrast to the previous terminology, the terms (intermittent)
nocturnal incontinence and enuresis are now
synonymous[4]. Enuresis can be further categorized into
primary nocturnal enuresis or secondary nocturnal enuresis.
Primary nocturnal enuresis is therefore bedwetting
in a child aged 5 years or more who has never been dry for
extended periods, while secondary nocturnal enuresis is
the onset of wetting after a continuous dry period of more
than 6-12 months[5].
