Enuresis following masturbation in a mentally retarded adolescent

J Adolesc Health Care. 1989 Mar;10(2):165-7. doi: 10.1016/0197-0070(89)90110-1.

Abstract

An unusual presentation of enuresis is described. A mentally retarded adolescent male with normal bladder function wet his bed while awake following masturbation. Initially, this sequence was not apparent to the parents or physicians. A multidisciplinary approach to the symptom helped to define and focus on the circumstances of the symptom itself, allowing for successful intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Enuresis / etiology*
  • Enuresis / genetics
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / psychology*
  • Male
  • Masturbation / physiopathology
  • Masturbation / psychology*