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ENURETIC CLINIC
During 1959 the numbers attending the Diuresis Clinic were
similar to previous years. The total number of children
attending at Lodge Road where weekly clinics are held and New
Addington where clinics are held once a month was 119. Of this
number 76 attended for the first time in 1959. 10 of these
cases were unsuitable for treatment by reason of either physical
or mental defect,and were not seen again after the first visit.
7 attended only once and 8 children attended so rarely or so
erratically that following three consecutive non-attendances no
further appointment was sent. This casual approach of the
parents is recognised as a contributing factor in the cause of
enuresis.
Of the remaining 94 children 54 were discharged dry during
the year.
The enuresis machines continued to provide an invaluable
remedy in those cases which did not respond to,or were not
deemed suitable for lactose tablets.
Because of the increased stock of these machines the waiting
list has been reduced to more manageable proportions.
Two cases of buttock rash were reported this year.
No. of new cases 76
No. of old cases 43
No. of cases unsuitable for treatment 10
No. of cases discharged dry 54
No. of cases discharged for non-attendance 8
No. of cases used machines 35
(Of these 1 left the area before treatment was completed,and one girl of 14 years of age refused to continue using the
machine following two breakdowns of the buzzer. All other cases
were successful).