overview
Bed-wetting – also called nocturnal incontinence or bed-wetting – is involuntary urination while sleeping according to the age at which you can reasonably be expected to stay dry at night.
Damp sheets and pajamas – and an embarrassed child – are a familiar scene in many households. But don’t despair. Bed-wetting is not a sign that toilet training went wrong. It is often just a normal part of a child’s development.
Usually bed-wetting is not a problem before the age of 7. At this age, your child may still develop bladder control at night.
symptoms
Most children are fully toilet trained by the age of 5, but there really is no target date for developing complete bladder control. Between the ages of 5 and 7, bed-wetting remains a problem for some children. After 7 years, a small number of children still wet the bed. Incontinence, nighttime Treatment in Khammam
The reasons
Nobody is sure what causes bed wetting at night, but several factors can play a role:
- A small bubble. Your child’s bladder may not be sufficiently developed to hold the urine produced at night.
- Inability to see a full bladder. If the nerves that control the bladder are slow to mature, a full bladder may not wake your child, especially if your child is soundly asleep.
- A hormonal imbalance. During childhood, some children do not produce enough antidiuretics (ADH) to slow down urine production at night.
- Urinary tract infection. This infection can prevent your child from controlling urination. Signs and symptoms can include bedwetting, daytime accidents, frequent urination, red or pink urine, and painful urination.
Risk factors
Bed-wetting can affect anyone, but it is twice as common in boys as it is in girls. Several factors have been linked to an increased risk of bedwetting, including:
- Stress and anxiety. Stressful events – like becoming a big brother or sister, opening a new school, or not sleeping at home – can trigger bedwetting.
- Family history. If one or both parents of a child wet the bed as children, the child is also at significant risk of wetting the bed.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Bed-wetting is more common in children with ADHD.
Complications
While frustrating, bed-wetting without a physical cause does not pose a health risk. However, bed-wetting can cause some problems for your child, including:
- Guilt and embarrassment that can lead to low self-esteem
- Loss of opportunities for social activities such as overnight stays and camps
- Rashes on the child’s buttocks and genital area – especially if your child sleeps in wet underwear