Enuresis

Description: Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination. It is a common problem in children, but it can also occur in adults.
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What is the most common type of enuresis?

  1. Nocturnal enuresis

  2. Diurnal enuresis

  3. Mixed enuresis

  4. Overflow incontinence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nocturnal enuresis is the most common type of enuresis. It is characterized by involuntary urination during sleep.

What is the cause of enuresis?

  1. A small bladder

  2. Overactive bladder

  3. Weak bladder muscles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enuresis can be caused by a small bladder, overactive bladder, weak bladder muscles, or a combination of these factors.

What are the symptoms of enuresis?

  1. Involuntary urination during sleep

  2. Involuntary urination during the day

  3. Frequent urination

  4. Urgency to urinate


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The symptoms of enuresis can include involuntary urination during sleep, involuntary urination during the day, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.

How is enuresis diagnosed?

  1. Physical exam

  2. Urine test

  3. Bladder ultrasound

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enuresis is diagnosed based on a physical exam, urine test, and bladder ultrasound.

How is enuresis treated?

  1. Bladder training

  2. Medication

  3. Surgery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enuresis can be treated with bladder training, medication, surgery, or a combination of these treatments.

What is the most common treatment for enuresis?

  1. Bladder training

  2. Medication

  3. Surgery

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bladder training is the most common treatment for enuresis. It involves teaching the child to control their bladder and to urinate at appropriate times.

What are the side effects of medication for enuresis?

  1. Drowsiness

  2. Headache

  3. Nausea

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The side effects of medication for enuresis can include drowsiness, headache, nausea, and other side effects.

What is the success rate of surgery for enuresis?

  1. 50%

  2. 75%

  3. 90%

  4. 100%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The success rate of surgery for enuresis is about 75%.

What are the risks of surgery for enuresis?

  1. Infection

  2. Bleeding

  3. Scarring

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The risks of surgery for enuresis can include infection, bleeding, scarring, and other risks.

What is the prognosis for enuresis?

  1. Most children outgrow enuresis by adolescence

  2. Enuresis is a lifelong condition

  3. Enuresis can be cured with treatment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Most children outgrow enuresis by adolescence. However, some children may continue to experience enuresis into adulthood.

What are some tips for managing enuresis?

  1. Limit fluids before bedtime

  2. Wake the child up to urinate during the night

  3. Use a waterproof mattress pad

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some tips for managing enuresis include limiting fluids before bedtime, waking the child up to urinate during the night, and using a waterproof mattress pad.

When should a child be seen by a doctor for enuresis?

  1. If the child is over 5 years old and still wetting the bed

  2. If the child is wetting the bed more than once a week

  3. If the child is experiencing daytime wetting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A child should be seen by a doctor for enuresis if the child is over 5 years old and still wetting the bed, if the child is wetting the bed more than once a week, or if the child is experiencing daytime wetting.

What is the most important thing to remember about enuresis?

  1. It is a common problem

  2. It is not a sign of a serious medical condition

  3. It can be treated

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most important thing to remember about enuresis is that it is a common problem, it is not a sign of a serious medical condition, and it can be treated.

What is the name of the hormone that helps to control urination?

  1. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

  2. Oxytocin

  3. Prolactin

  4. Somatotropin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a hormone that helps to control urination. It is produced by the pituitary gland and helps to regulate the amount of water in the body.

What is the name of the condition in which a person has difficulty controlling their urination?

  1. Urinary incontinence

  2. Enuresis

  3. Nocturia

  4. Pollakiuria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urinary incontinence is a condition in which a person has difficulty controlling their urination. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including weak bladder muscles, overactive bladder, and neurological problems.

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