Nocturnal enuresis may be considered normal upto:March 2005
**Core Concept**
Nocturnal enuresis, also known as **bedwetting**, is a common condition in children, characterized by the involuntary loss of **urine** during sleep. The age at which nocturnal enuresis is considered abnormal varies, but it is generally related to the child's developmental stage.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct answer is related to the age at which most children achieve **nocturnal continence**. Typically, children develop the ability to stay dry at night by around 5 to 7 years of age.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** This option is incorrect because it is too early, and many children are still developing bladder control.
**Option B:** This option might be considered too late for nocturnal enuresis to be deemed a normal variant.
**Option D:** This option is also incorrect as most children should have achieved nocturnal continence by this age.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Nocturnal enuresis can be primary (never having achieved nocturnal continence) or secondary (having previously achieved nocturnal continence).
**Correct Answer:** D. 7 years