Patient's question:
Medical Description: The patient is a 15-year-old female who has been experiencing frequent nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) from 3 years ago until now. She has been treated at the Affiliated Hospital of Tangshan North China Coal Medical College.History of Treatment and Effect: She has taken Shouquan Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine) in the past, which was initially effective, but the condition recurred after a period of time. She has also tried Chinese herbal medicine, but the symptoms returned after some time. She is very worried.
Help Needed: Can this condition be completely cured?
Doctor's answer:
Enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, usually refers to the involuntary urination of children during sleep. At the age of 4, only 20% still have enuresis, and by the age of 10, only 5% still experience it. In a small number of cases, enuresis symptoms may persist into adulthood. Developing good routines and hygiene habits, avoiding overexertion, and identifying the timing and patterns of bedwetting can help. Using an alarm clock to wake the child 1–2 times during the night for urination is recommended. Napping for 1–2 hours during the day and avoiding excessive excitement or vigorous exercise can prevent deep sleep at night. Throughout the treatment process, it is essential to build confidence. Gradually correct, anxiety, fear, and withdrawal, while respecting the patient's self-esteem. Offer more encouragement and reassurance, and less scolding or punishment, to reduce their psychological burden. This is the key to successful treatment.