Prognosis

Most enuresis improves with age, whatever treatment protocol is used. The important thing is to reduce anxiety and conflict in the family; this can be a strong contributory factor.

• it has been estimated that monosymptomatic primary enuresis resolves without treatment in about 15% of children each year (1)

Reference:

• (1) NZGG (2005) Best practice evidence based guideline: nocturnal enuresis "bedwetting". New Zealand Guidelines Group.