How Should Bedwetting In A Child Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2024

Question: My son, 4.5 year old, facing bedwetting problem, from beginning. How should be treat such problem ?

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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana