Bed-wetting — also called night-time incontinence or nocturnal enuresis — is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be reasonably expected.

Soggy sheets and pijamas — and an embarrassed child — are a familiar scene in many homes. But don’t despair. Bed-wetting isn’t a sign of toilet training gone bad. It’s often just a normal part of a child’s development.

Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn’t a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing nighttime bladder control.

If bed-wetting continues, treat the problem with patience and understanding. Lifestyle changes, bladder training, moisture alarms and sometimes medication may help reduce bed-wetting.

 

There are several factors that can be key, such as the following:

  • Small bladder.
  • Inability to recognize when the bladder is full.
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Sleep apnea.
  • Diabetes.
  • Chronic constipation.
  • A structural problem in the urinary tract or nervous system.

 

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