What Are the Causes of Nocturnal Enuresis?
There are several causes of nocturnal enuresis ranging from medical related problems to simply the inability to learn. The three major theories that have been given on the causes of nocturnal enuresis are medical problems, the inability to learn, and emotional disturbance. Some of the natural causes of nocturnal enuresis are lesions in the central nervous system, bladder disorders, structural problems within the genital and urinary system, infections, and in some cases food allergies. Some of the medical disorders that can cause nocturnal enuresis are diabetes, urinary tract infections, sleep apnea, and epilepsy. Although the theory that emotional disturbance is a cause has lost popularity, it still can have an impact on a child’s ability to control urinary function. The learning disability theory is based upon the fact that a child has not been able to gain control over their urinary functions. In order to truely be sure which of these problems is causing nocturnal enuresis, a complet
