Incontinence can be a frustrating problem for both parents and kids. The staff of the UCSF Children's Continence Clinic treats children with various continence issues, including daytime and nighttime wetting, urinating too often or not enough, constipation and stool problems. We're experienced at determining if there's a physical cause for the problem, and at working with families and children to develop healthy voiding and stooling habits. This helps kids achieve greater continence and prevents urinary tract infections and other problems related to incontinence.

Treatment options include education, behavioral modification, voiding schedules and diaries, conditioning alarms, medications, ultrasound, biofeedback and bladder testing.

The clinic also offers a free seminar, called the Pediatric Urology Parent (PUP) seminar, that gives parents basic information and techniques they can use at home to help their child stay dry. Parents must attend the seminar before making an appointment at the Continence Clinic. After the seminar, you may make an appointment at the clinic, or you can try some of the techniques first and make an appointment, if necessary, at a later date. The PUP seminars are held the second Tuesday of every month from six to seven o'clock in the evening. To reserve a space in the next seminar, call the clinic.