Warning signs

While investigating your patient's history and home life, keep an eye out for the warning signs below and follow up with the recommended steps we've provided under each.

• Weight loss, growth retardation and/or nausea

  Check creatinine and urine glucose. Physical examination.

• Voiding difficulties, weak stream, need to strain to void.

  Check uroflow and residual urine. Physical examination.

• Heavy snoring or sleep apneas.

  Contact otorhinolaryngologist. Physical examination.

• Secondary nocturnal enuresis with recent debut

  Check urine glucose. Physical examination.

• Excessive thirst with a need to drink at night.

  Check urine glucose. Complete a fluid intake list.