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What is Nocturnal Enuresis? Nocturnal enuresis is the involuntary passage of urine during sleep beyond the age when bladder control is typically established. While most children achieve nighttime bladder control between ages 3 and 5, bedwetting can persist well beyond this period for some children. It's important to understand that bedwetting is not your child's fault . It's a medical condition with various underlying causes, and with proper understanding and treatment, most children can overcome it. Types of Nocturnal Enuresis Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (90% of cases) Primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE) is the most common type, accounting for about 90% of all bedwetting cases. Children with PNE: Have never been consistently dry at night for a continuous six-month period Can control their bladder during the day Experience mono-symptomatic bedwetting (only at night with no other urinary symptoms) Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis Secondary enuresis occurs when children who have...

What Exactly Is a Felon Finger? A felon (also called a  fingertip pulp space abscess ) is a bacterial infection of the soft tissue on the pad of the fingertip — the pulp space. It is almost always caused by a penetrating injury, however minor: Splinters or thorns Cuts or scrapes Puncture wounds (needles, fish bones) Untreated nail trauma Nail biting or finger biting The most common bacteria involved are  Staphylococcus aureus  (including MRSA in some cases) and  Streptococcus  species. How to Spot a Felon: The 4 Key Signs 1. Redness and Swelling  The entire finger pad becomes visibly engorged, flushed, and warm to touch. The swelling is tense — not soft or fluctuant in the early stage. 2. The Central Bump  A noticeable, localised raised area forms at the centre of the fingertip pad. In early stages it feels firm. As the abscess matures, it becomes slightly fluctuant (moveable under pressure). 3. Intense Throbbing Pain  The pain is severe, constant...