The inability to control urination is termed enuresis. It can occur in day or night. In addition, unintentional release of urine can occur because of stress, urinary tract infections, and a small bladder.
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How can passing urine while sleeping be treated in a child?
Query: Hi doctor,My boy baby is nine years old and is still passing urine on the bed while sleeping. While I discussed this with him, he said he was not feeling. As per the doctor's suggestion, I used to wake him up at night to pass urine, but it did not work. During the daytime, he gets it urgent and runs... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you have to rule out the organic or structural cause of enuresis, like urinary tract infections, obstruction, polyuria, diabetes, and any medicine. Second, if the organic cause is ruled out then you have to review the toilet training of your child, and medicine s... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old, and I have bedwetting habit. Kindly help me get rid of it.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female, and I have had a problem with bedwetting for the past ten years. I have not consulted this problem with anyone before. But now I am sick of it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bedwetting is a severe issue and should be treated as soon as possible. Some basic measures to avoid bedwetting are: avoid drinking water at least two hours before bed, pass urine before going to bed, set an alarm for four hours after sleeping to wake and pass urine, th... Read Full »
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