ENURESIS EN NIÑOS: FRECUENCIA Y ANTECEDENTES FAMILIARES

SUMMARY Enuresis is a common condition in children, with potential impact on quality of life of children and their parents. In our country there is no literature on the potential impact of this disease on family dynamics. The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency of bedwetting in a population of middle-high socioeconomic level and describe the risk factors associated, family and degree of parental concern regarding the issue. Method: between 2010 and 2011 were surveyed parents of voluntary outpatients seen at Clinica Las Condes. We recorded the history of bedwetting parents, number and age of children, number of children with enuresis, parental concern about it. Results: We analyzed 334 families, which corresponded to 499 children over five years old. , Ninety one (18.2%) had enuresis. 57% of patients with enuresis had a family history, 58% belonged to the father, the mother 36% and 6% both parents. 51% of parents showed concern about this. The most affected age group accounted for children between 5 and 9 years with a 38.8% rate, far higher percentage than that reported by the literature. Regarding inheritance, 57% had a family history of father and/or mother with enuresis.