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How Should Bedwetting In A Child Be Treated?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2024
Question: My son, 4.5 year old, facing bedwetting problem, from beginning. How should be treat such problem ?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Takes time even a year or two more

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Bed wetting is normal in kids up to 6 years. No need to worry. Bladder continence takes time, some kids may attain continence earlier but it varies from kid to kid.

Few tips I suggest to my patients
1. Avoid liquid intake of any kind after 7 pm. Even water shouldn’t be given after that time. Make sure dinner is over before that.
2 . Sleep early by 9 to 10. Ask the child to urinate just before hitting the bed
3. Keep alarms at 12 midnight and 3 am. Wake up the child and make sure child goes walking to bathroom and urinates.
4. Avoid excessive sweets , chocolate and junk foods
5. Ensure good physical activity like running, cycling, sit ups at home during daytime.

Wishing your child good health.

Regards,
Dr. Arun
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology

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How Should Bedwetting In A Child Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Takes time even a year or two more Detailed Answer: Hi, Bed wetting is normal in kids up to 6 years. No need to worry. Bladder continence takes time, some kids may attain continence earlier but it varies from kid to kid. Few tips I suggest to my patients 1. Avoid liquid intake of any kind after 7 pm. Even water shouldn’t be given after that time. Make sure dinner is over before that. 2 . Sleep early by 9 to 10. Ask the child to urinate just before hitting the bed 3. Keep alarms at 12 midnight and 3 am. Wake up the child and make sure child goes walking to bathroom and urinates. 4. Avoid excessive sweets , chocolate and junk foods 5. Ensure good physical activity like running, cycling, sit ups at home during daytime. Wishing your child good health. Regards, Dr. Arun