Prevent the bedwetting in children and let them live freely

Dec 5
18:57

2013

Dr Sagi

Dr Sagi

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Nocturnal enuresis, which normally calls bedwetting, is the common problem in children. The problem starts since the starting of childhood and sometimes remains till last of teenage. According to a medical survey it is estimated that more than seven million children in the United States wet their beds on a regular basis.

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Nocturnal enuresis,Prevent the bedwetting in children and let them live freely  Articles which normally calls bedwetting, is the common problem in children. The problem starts since the starting of childhood and sometimes remains till last of teenage. According to a medical survey it is estimated that more than seven million children in the United States wet their beds on a regular basis. The parents of these children use to provide them with bladder control training. It is normal for children to wet the bed while sleeping during that learning process. According medical science, enuresis is typically not even considered to be a suffering until the age of 7.

Bedwetting in children is actually an outcome of immaturity. The child face this problem at the time when it just starts recognising the senses and learning how it can control these. Thus bladder control is a significant aspect of this learning, which often considers a complex process. This process includes the coordinated action of the muscles, nerves, spinal cord and brain, so it is obvious that child will take more time to understand it properly.  Apart from all this, sometimes it may be an indication of an underlying medical condition, such as obstruction of the urinary tract, especially if the child is of 10 years or more. In such cases it is highly recommended that parents should consult the paediatrician.

The bedwetting in children often develops from primary to secondary stage. In the primary stage, the child has never had nighttime control over urination. Whereas in the secondary form is less common and refers to bedwetting that occurs after the child has been dry during sleep for 6 or more months. The major cause of secondary stage is psychological stress, but also may be the result of an underlying medical condition including constipation or urinary tract obstruction. The primary problem can be cure with the tools like enuresis alarm, but for the secondary stage one take his child to the doctor to find out the solutions.

Symptoms of Nocturnal enuresis:

Enuresis refers to involuntary urination during deep sleep in children over the age of 5. There is no specific time of it as it may be occurred at any point during the night but often occurs during the first few hours of sleep. The problem over the age of 5 is not uncommon but if it happens more often than 2-3 times per month, parents should consult the doctor.

Treatment for enuresis:

As the problem leans to happen during the first few hours of sleep, a good method of preventing it is to make sure that your kid goes to the washroom before bed. Few recommended behavioural methods for curing the problem include:

1. Waking your child during the night before it typically wets the bed and taking to the washroom.
2. Develop a regular bedtime routine including going to the bathroom.
3. Use enuresis alarm to stop the problem effectively and quickly.
4. Follow the doctor suggestions on regular bases.

Although, nocturnal enuresis is not a serious medical problem but enough to discourage the child, so it should be cured as soon as possible.