What is Bedwetting?
It is also known as urinary incontinence or nocturnal enuresis, Bedwetting is when urine passes involuntarily during sleep. Bedwetting is common among children, even after toilet training. Bedwetting can also be genetic and runs in families if a parent or sibling also has or has this issue.
How Is Bedwetting Classified?
It is classified into 2 types:
• Primary bedwetting: This continuous since early childhood and a child wets the bed daily.
• Secondary bedwetting: This occurs after the habit of bedwetting does not occur for at least 6 months.
Is it more common in males?
It is a common condition in boys as compared to girls. It remains for 4 to 7 years of age.
Why does Bedwetting happen in children?
• Small size bladder
• Nerves controlling the bladder are slow to mature
• Low production of the anti-diuretic hormone
• Stress
• Urinary tract infection
• Pinworm infection
• Chronic constipation
• Abnormal urinary tract anatomy
• Diabetes
• Plenty of fluids
When does Bedwetting increase?
• Involuntary urination at night
• Occasional daytime involuntary urination
Which Test is Needed to Diagnose Bedwetting?
• Complete symptoms of a child
• Complete medical history of parents
• Urinalysis
• X-ray of kidney or bladder
• In rare cases, MRI
How to prevent Bedwetting?
• Limit the intake of fluids in the evening
• Avoid caffeine-containing drinks in the evening
• Urinate before going to bed
• Avoid constipation
What is the Homeopathic treatment of Bedwetting?
• Causticum
• Sepia officinalis
• Sulphur
• Equisetum
• Kreosote
• Sabal
• Uranium
