| Bedwetting often runs in families Most kids who wet | | | | bladder |
| the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both | | | | Hormonal factors (not enough antidiuretic |
| parents wet the bed when they were young, it's | | | | hormone--this hormone reduces the amount of urine |
| very likely that their child will as well. Generally, | | | | made by the kidneys) |
| bed-wetting before age 6 or 7 isn't cause for | | | | Symptoms of Bedwetting |
| concern. At this age, nighttime bladder control simply | | | | Some Symptoms of Bedwetting : |
| may not be established. It's more common among | | | | Wetting during the day . |
| boys than girls. Secondary enuresis occurs when a | | | | Constipation. |
| child goes through an extended period of dryness | | | | Frequency, urgency, or burning on urination. |
| and begins to experience night-time wetting again. | | | | Cloudy or pinkish urine, or blood stains on underpants |
| Secondary enuresis is often (though by no means | | | | or pajamas. |
| always) caused by emotional stress. If bed-wetting | | | | Straining, dribbling, or other unusual symptoms with |
| continues, treat the problem with patience and | | | | urination . |
| understanding. Bladder training, moisture alarms or | | | | Soiling, being unable to control bowel movements ( |
| medication may help. | | | | fecal incontinence or encopresis ). |
| Causes of Bedwetting | | | | Treatment of Bedwetting |
| The common Causes of Bedwetting : | | | | Padding at night to allow normal social interactions - |
| Genetic factors (it tends to run in families) | | | | sleepovers etc. |
| Urinary tract infections | | | | Buzzer alarm and pad systems. |
| Abnormalities in the spinal cord | | | | Fluid limitation before bedtime. |
| Difficulties waking up from sleep | | | | Hypnosis. |
| Abnormalities in the urethral valves in boys or in the | | | | Lifting and toileting before the parents go to bed . |
| ureter in girls or boys | | | | Medication. |
| Inability to hold urine for a long time because of small | | | | |