Common Urinary Symptoms in Outpatient Clinic - Voiding Dysfunction in Children - |
Kee Hyuck Kim1, Young Sig Kim2 |
1Departments of Pediatrics, NHIC Ilsan Hospital, Koyang, Korea 2Departments of Urology, NHIC Ilsan Hospital, Koyang, Korea |
외래에서 흔히 접하는 배뇨 증상 - 배뇨장애를 중심으로 - |
김기혁1, 김영식2 |
1국민건강보험공단 일산병원 소아과 2국민건강보험공단 일산병원 비뇨기과 |
Correspondence:
Kee Hyuck Kim, Email: kkim@nhimc.or.kr |
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Abstract |
Urinary incontinence is the most common urinary symptom in children and causes considerable anxiety in children and parents. In most cases, there is no underlying organic pathology and the long- term prognosis is excellent. Despite these reassuring facts, children with wetting problems can be a challenge for primary pediatrician. This is probably because the problem is poorly understood, there is no readily identifiable medical pathology, and because treatment is usually time consuming and arduous. There is a great demand for treatment because wetting is an unpleasant symptom that can cause a stress and anxiety in the family. There may also be other coexisting problems such as urinary tract infection, constipation, soiling, and behavioral or emotional difficulties. Despite the frequency and vexing nature of voiding dysfunction, physicians may not always obtain a careful history to identify and to treat children properly with this condition. This article addresses the comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approach to such children. |
Key Words:
Voiding dysfunction , Incontinence |
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