Bedwetting is also termed as “Nocturnal Enuresis”. Bedwetting is present commonly among children and some teenagers may also have this problem. One has to first find out the reason that lies behind this problem if one needs to stop bed wetting.
Causes of Bed wetting:
The following might be one of the causes for bed wetting:
1. Physical problem
2. Psychological or emotional problem
3. Common habit.
Physical problems:
This may be due to any kidney or bladder problem. Some abnormal nervous problem or the presence of certain diseases etc. can also lead to bedwetting. These problems can be medically treated by medicines after consulting a physician.
Psychological or emotional problems:
If there are no physical problems, then look out for any psychological problems. Fear, stress, tension and anxiety can cause bed wetting in children. This can be treated by consulting a psychologist. He will assist you in tracing out the problem.
Common habit:
Some children are very lazy and this laziness will develop poor urination habits as they ignore the stimuli that causes urination during the day time. In course of time they will not be even aware that their bladder is full. This can be overcome by keeping an eye on the child’s urination habits. Assist them in solving this and gradually these children will get rid of this problem. Bed wetting at night can also be prevented by adopting some techniques.
It is found that genetics also contribute to this problem. Researchers have proved that the parents of those children who have bedwetting problems have had this problem in their childhood.
Bed wetting solutions:
There are some remedies for bed wetting solutions. Avoid giving excess fluid items or water to children before going to bed. Make the child urinate before going to bed. Parents can go for bedwetting alarms in addition to using pads or materials that absorbs the liquid. The alarm will produce an alerting sound at the very sign of urination. Take note of the time; so that from the next day onwards approximately at the same time, the parents can wake the child and make him urinate. This repeated practice will gradually make the child wake up at that time and he will develop the habit of stopping bedwetting at night. Be caring and loving to these children. Never punish them for bedwetting. Even after practicing this for a continuous period of two to three months the child does not stop bedwetting; then take him to a doctor. The bedwetting alarms can be used by people of any age. It is designed in such a way that it can be easily removed and it can be clipped to the clothes that you wear in the night. Grownups who have this problem can use liquid absorbent material for sleeping.