Functional Voiding Disorders In Children

Functional Voiding Disorders In Children.

the purpose of efficient storage, the bladder has the ability to stretch as a watertight reservoir. It is equipped with adequate sphincter continence and an ability to inhibit spontaneous contractions. Contraction of detrusor muscles along with relaxation of the internal and external sphincters is necessary for micturition. The functions of the bladder are controlled by a complex integration of...

Treatment of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children and Future Challenges

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are a common problem in children. These disorders in children are classified into the following categories according to the ROME III classification: Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Abdominal Migraines, Childhood Functional abdominal pain (FAP), Childhood functional abdominal pain syndrome and functional constipation. FGIDs are ...

Recurrent urinary tract infection and functional voiding disorders.

This study was carried out to determine the association of recurrent urinary tract infections with functional voiding disorders. Sixty eight children with suspected functional voiding disorders were prospectively evaluated clinically and by non-invasive urodynamics. Invasive urodynamics were carried out when indicated. Group I comprised 34 children with symptoms suggestive of functional voiding...

Voiding dysfunction in children with chronic functional constipation.

Voiding dysfunction in children.

The practicing urologist commonly sees children with lower-urinary tract dysfunction who wet or have recurrent urinary tract infections. This article identifies the proposed etiologies of such behavior in children in whom there are no anatomic or neuropathic causes, outlines the approach to evaluating affected children, and describes a stepwise,interdisciplinary approach to treatment.