Bob is a 9-year-old boy who is very unwilling to have a sleepover at a friend's house. The reason is because Bob still has to wear pull-up diapers at night, as he wets the bed and has never achieved overnight urinary control. At this age, which disorder would an expert consider for diagnosis in this child?

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Matias Mcclure

31 May, 15:18

Bob is a 9-year-old boy who is very unwilling to have a sleepover at a friend's house. The reason is because Bob still has to wear pull-up diapers at night, as he wets the bed and has never achieved overnight urinary control. At this age, which disorder would an expert consider for diagnosis in this child?

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Brady Moreno · Answer 1

Enuresis (Elimination disorder)

Explanation:

Enuresis is commonly called as bed wetting. night bed wetting is called Nocturnal Enuresis. It is commonly called an Elimination disorder. In day time bed wetting is called diurnal enuresis. Some children suffer from both types of enuresis. we can say that is not a purposeful behavior. It is embarrassing behavior for children.

The symptoms include in enuresis:

Repetitively bed wetting Day and night bed-wetting Wetting clothes Wetting at least twice a week last three months.

Reasons:

Small bladder Persistent urinary bladder infections Severe stress Development delay in toilet training