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How Should Bedwetting In A Child Be Treated?
Question: My son, 4.5 year old, facing bedwetting problem, from beginning. How should be treat such problem ?
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
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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