Enuresis

Enuresis, also colloquially called bedwetting, is diagnosed when individuals inappropriately eliminate urine although they have the developmental capacity to otherwise use a toilet or comparable facility. Instead of using a toilet, individuals with enuresis eliminate urine into bedding or clothing; to meet diagnostic criteria, this wetting must occur at least twice per week for 3 months, or cause significant difficulty in social, work, or school settings. Individuals must be at least five years old to be diagnosed with enuresis, and the behavior must not be due to a general medical condition (APA, 2013).