Acupuncture for nocturnal enuresis – statistical analysis

Abstract

Nocturnal enuresis also called nighttime bedwetting is a problem that occurs in children over 5 years of age, it means urinating without intention during sleep. It is not a serious health problem as it is part of a child's development, but can be upsetting for children and parents. Around 20% of children have problems with nighttime bedwetting at age 5, and up to 10% still do at age 7. Аmong teenagers, the problem of bedwetting is represented by about 1 to 3%. The condition affects the boys more often than girls. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the production and excretion of urine is connected with the lungs, kidneys, spleen and bladder, and the condition is considered as an issue with the fluids in the body. TCM accepted explanation for the pathogenesis of nocturnal enuresis is - a lack of ‘qi’ in the kidneys or ‘qi’ deficiency in the spleen and lungs. In this research paper are included 5 patients with nocturnal enuresis, 4 boys and 3 girls, on the age from 11 to 14. One of the parents of each of the patients had the same problem. All of them were treated with acupuncture once weekly with a duration of 30 to 45 min. Acupuncture gives positive effect in treating nocturnal enuresis.

Keywords: Nocturnal enuresis, statistic, acupuncture, TCM