Patient's question:
What can be done if a child always wets the bed? He is five years old.Doctor's answer:
Most children stop bedwetting at night after the age of 5. If a child who is over 5 years old wets the bed at night and does so more than twice a month, this is medically referred to as "nocturnal enuresis." It is recommended to first check for the possibility of a hidden spinal cord defect. Additionally, be mindful not to overexert during the day, as otherwise, if the child sleeps too deeply at night and urinates, they may not wake up easily, leading to bedwetting. Of course, it is also important to avoid drinking too much fluid before going to bed at night to reduce nighttime urine output. It is also suggested to buy a timed alarm clock to go to the bathroom at regular intervals.