Children's health
22 Jun 2015
Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours
There is plenty of research telling us what most of us already suspected; that parents of kids with disabilities are much more prone to stress,…
Children's health
20 Oct 2014
Nocturnal enuresis in teens: a neglected problem
Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis (NE; nocturnal meaning night and enuresis meaning involuntary urination) can be a distressing disorder that carries a significant burden for the affected person and their family. It is defined as intermittent episodes of incontinence while sleeping (at least twice a week) and applies to persons over…
Children's health
04 Jul 2014
Continence Clinics Australia Wide
Continence clinics are held Australia wide. Find contact informations for health professionals specialising in incontinence in your state or territory.
Children's health
04 Jul 2014
Continence Clinics
Incontinence is quickly becoming one of Australia’s largest health issues with approximately 1 in 4 Australians experiencing some form of bladder and/or bowel control problems. Continence problems affect both the young and old as well as both males and females.
Children's health
18 Jun 2014
“My Dryness Tracker” – an App to help manage bedwetting
Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) [nocturnal meaning night; and enuresis meaning involuntary urination] is a common medical condition that can affect up to 19% of school-aged children. If left untreated, this condition may interfere with social activities, relationships and performance at school. A child’s self-esteem may also suffer. Fortunately…
Children's health
13 Feb 2014
Bedwetting: Treatments
Generally there are two main types of treatment for bedwetting. These are alarms and medication.
Children's health
13 Feb 2014
Bedwetting: Introduction
Bedwetting should not be thought of as a psychological condition. Rather, it occurs because of a number of factors related to the development of the…
Children's health
13 Feb 2014
Bedwetting: Difficulty rousing from sleep
Children who wet the bed may be having difficulty waking up to use the toilet when the bladder is full.
Children's health
13 Feb 2014
Causes of Bedwetting: Overproduction of Urine
Some children may have low levels of a naturally occurring substance called vasopressin, which the brain normally produces during the night.
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