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Cause of Enuresis
Twenty-two children had a definite emotional or unhappy child/parent relationship,
which was most certainly an important cause.
In thirty-one children, no obvious emotional cause was found (at the first
interview), but this by no means excludes its presence.
In no child was any physical cause of enuresis found, but many children were
heavy sleepers and this was a cause of buzzer “failure" in some cases.
Treatment
The only treatment given at the clinic is the electric buzzer and, of course,
advice for any social problem found.
Results
Cured (i.e. no enuresis for two months with
buzzer and patient told to return if reoccurrence)
24 (60% of treated cases)
Improvement (i.e. less number of wet nights) 7
No change (advised to return in one year) 8
Unknown (moved out of area, etc.) 9
Buzzer not issued-below age (5 years) 2
not collected 3
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Although one cannot exactly estimate the efficiency of the buzzer method of
treatment of these figures, there can be no doubt that a significant number of children
are helped to overcome their unpleasant symptom, and this alone makes the
time and expense involved very worthwhile.
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics
Miss M. Mason, F.R.C.S., continues as the Consultant Ear, Hose and Throat
Specialist.
Figures for treatment are:-
Operative treatment (cases):-
(a) For diseases of the ear 1
(b) For adenoids and chronic tonsillitis 97
(c) For other nose and throat conditions 18
Other forms of treatment (cases) 184
Skin Clinic
Dr. P.M. Deville, the Consultant Dermatologist, visits Barking Hospital once
a fortnight, examines and diagnoses cases referred to him by general practitioners,
medical officers and any baby cases in the maternity unit. Fewer infective skin
conditions are seen, but there appears to be a greater preponderance of irritative
skin reactions to the various chemicals used in cleaning the home.
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