The treatment of enuresis: an overview.

The treatment of enuresis has had a long and colorful history in world medical literature. Although some reasonable approaches to the problem exist, there are many conflicting theories about its etiology and consequently there are many recommended therapies. A perspective of literature encompassing the diverse fields of psychoanalysis, behavioral psychology, urology, pharmacology and sleep physiology is provided for the psychiatrist consultant dealing with the problem of enuresis.