Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is 4 years old. Recently, he has been wetting his pants during the day and at night. I've told him many times, but it's still happening. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The reason for frequently wetting the pants is that the nerves controlling the urinary system have not yet developed properly, unable to self-regulate the sphincter muscles in the trigone area of the bladder. It is essential not to scold the child, as this may instill fear and worsen the symptom. Be mindful not to let the child drink too much water. Consider the possibility of a urinary tract infection and suggest taking the child to the hospital for a urinalysis.