Danny G. Lipes, DC MFA, Technique Dept., Palmer College, Davenport, IA, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IN 52803, (563) 884-5718, lipes_d@palmer.edu

Abstract: Introduction Objective: The purpose of this retrospective case study is to assist practitioners with another option in treating bed-wetting patients without having to utilize medications that typically have side-effects.

Method of Treatment: Two patients, ages eight and nine, presented with life long nightly bedwetting. Both patients were treated over a two month period with contact-specific, low amplitude and high velocity chiropractic adjustments in addition to a suggested homeopathic eneuretic remedy.

Results: Sporadic wetting incidences occurred until the 13th visit for patient #1, and 18th visit for patient #2. After the 13th and 18th visits respectively, the patients maintained bladder control with no negative bedwetting scenarios as monitored and reported by the parents. These dry periods have been maintained as stated by the parents with follow up calls one year after care was terminated.

Discussion: Nocturnal Enuresis (NE)1-9 is a common occurrence encountered by many pre-adolescent children. Customarily the family physician has experienced difficulty in handling such cases, and many doctors hope the problem will self-resolve. This case report is encouraging because a conservative approach was beneficial to both patients.

Conclusion: This limited, private office case report suggests a protocol that could be beneficial for enuretic patients. However, the protocol should not be construed as a wide-based resolution for NE. Further expanded study and research should be performed.

Key Indexing Terms: Chiropractic; Nocturnal Enuresis; Homeopathic

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session the participant will be able to

• Assess the needs of the enuretic patient
• Identify or consider alternative approaches for children with bed-wetting concerns.
• Develop a working treatment plan to enable the child to control the bed-wetting problem.

Keywords: Child Health, Evidence Based Practice

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.