F98.0: Nonorganic enuresis
Nonorganic enuresis, as coded by F98.0 in the ICD-10, is a disorder characterized by involuntary urination, specifically in children who are older than the age when bladder control usually develops. This condition typically presents at night, hence it is often referred to as bedwetting. Contrary to some other disorders that involve incontinence, nonorganic enuresis is not caused by a physical issue with the urinary system. Instead, it is often attributed to various factors including genetic predisposition, delayed bladder maturation, hormonal factors, or sleep disorders. It is important to understand that this condition is unintentional and not a behavioral problem or laziness. Symptoms are generally limited to wetting during sleep, although some affected children might also experience urgency or frequency of urination during the daytime. Despite the personal and social distress it may cause, the majority of children outgrow this condition as their bladder function matures with time and development.
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