• Nocturnal Enuresis Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

Spina Bifida: It is a congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs, and sometimes learning difficulties.

Cerebral Palsy: It is a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth.

Encopresis: It is involuntary passing of stools often associated with emotional disturbances or psychiatric disorder

Seizure disorder: Also known as epilepsy, it is a brain disorder where clusters of brain cells signal abnormally causing various symptoms like convulsions, muscle spasms or loss of consciousness.

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