Urinary incontinence resident survival guide (pediatrics)

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ifeoma Anaya, M.D.[2]

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Urinary incontinence resident survival guide (pediatrics) Microchapters
Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

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Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated are not common. However, there are possible causes that could result in disability if left untreated and are considered red flags. These include:

• Sexual abuse
• Neurological impairment especially of the lower extremities suggesting possible spinal dysraphisms
• Diabetes mellitus
• Diabetes insipidus
• Urinary tract infection

These are considered to be of particular concern when encountered in practice.

Common Causes

These causes are based on the classification and subclassifications of urinary incontinence in children.

Complete Diagnostic Approach

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Treatment

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Do's

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Don'ts

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