Enuresis and Encopresis

Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination, which is a common childhood disorder.

Encopresis is the medical term for involuntary defecation, which is a common childhood disorder.

Nocturnal enuresis is the most common type of enuresis, which occurs during sleep.

Retentive encopresis is the most common type of encopresis, which occurs when a child holds their stool in for too long.

All of the above are risk factors for enuresis.

All of the above are risk factors for encopresis.

All of the above are symptoms of enuresis.

All of the above are symptoms of encopresis.

Enuresis is diagnosed based on a medical history, physical examination, and urinalysis.

Encopresis is diagnosed based on a medical history, physical examination, and rectal examination.

All of the above are treatment options for enuresis.

All of the above are treatment options for encopresis.

Most children outgrow enuresis by adolescence.

Most children outgrow encopresis by adolescence.

All of the above are complications of enuresis.

All of the above are complications of encopresis.