In several published literature, electrical nerve stimulation has been proven effective in adult urinary syndromes and pediatric constipation. In the study by Kajbafzadeh, Sharifi-Rad, Muzafarpour & Ladi-Seyedian (2015) conducted research using transcutaneous interferential electrical stimulation with primary nocturnal enuresis in pediatrics as an alternative treatment.
Enuresis is intermittent incontinence occurring during sleeping periods. The research sample was 6-14-year-olds (31 boys, 23 girls) diagnosed with primary nocturnal enuresis. The participants were divided into two groups. The controlled group proceeded with standard urotherapy that consist of scheduled voiding, toilet training, hydration, and diet. On the other hand, the other group underwent standard urotherapy with transcutaneous interferential electrical stimulation. Although the controlled group yielded 46% in the reduction of wet night per week, the group that was treated with interferential electrical stimulation resulted in 78% significantly higher reduction on night enuresis.
The usual medications for enuresis are anticholinergics and desmopressin. Medicines, in general, may cause unwanted side effects. The alternative, safe, and a high reduction of enuresis is interferential electrical stimulation. Interferential electrical stimulation in adjunct with standard urotherapy can dramatically improve and reduce nocturnal enuresis in the pediatric population.
Reference
Kajbafzadeh, A.-M., Sharifi-Rad, L., Mozafarpour, S., & Ladi-Seyedian, S.-S. (2015). Efficacy of transcutaneous interferential electrical stimulation in the treatment of children with primary nocturnal enuresis: a randomized clinical trial. Pediatric Nephrology, 30(7), 1139–1145. https://doi-org.ezproxy.csusm.edu/10.1007/s00467-014-3039-5