Treating urinary incontinence in children
Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary and uncontrollable leakage of urine in varying amounts either during the day, at night, or both. It is a fairly common problem and often it is either ignored or not pursued as it is felt that with time the problem will disappear. However, persistent urinary incontinence beyond the age of five years usually warrants investigation as it can be very distressing for both the child and family. It is important to have the problem assessed and to decide on directed treatment based on the underlying cause. The investigations are largely non-invasive and painless and both the child and the family should feel supported while they await a resolution of the problem.