• Pediatric

    Enuresis Risoria: Nothing To Giggle At

    Enuresis Risoria may sound like a spell from Harry Potter, but what it really means is giggle incontinence, which is when the bladder spontaneously empties during laughter. This is an issue that usually begins in childhood and can continue into adolescence and adulthood if not addressed.  It is different from stress urinary incontinence which is urinary leakage that occurs with any or all stress activities to the abdominal canister such as laughing, yelling, lifting, bending, jumping, running, etc. Giggle Incontinence does not directly correlate to pelvic floor muscle strength or abdominal canister coordination. It is an involuntary release of any or all of the bladder contents during giggling or laughing.…