Patient's question:
Doctor, my child is 11 years old and has been wetting the bed for about four or five years. I am very worried and don't know what to do. I have been to the hospital for check-ups, had X-rays taken, and the doctor said that the kidneys and bladder are fine. However, there was blood in the urine last year, and after taking medication, it has now improved. But bedwetting has persisted despite trying many medications. Could you please advise on how to treat it effectively?Doctor's answer:
It appears to be caused by delayed development of the cerebral cortex, leading to deep sleep, psychological factors, and intergenerational genetic factors. Symptoms include uncontrolled urination during deep sleep. To improve the condition, it is important to establish a good routine and hygiene habits, prevent overexertion, control bedwetting time and patterns, wake the child up at night, avoid drinking after meals, and empty the bladder before bedtime. It is also possible that the child has a problem with the prostate. It is recommended to check and rule out this cause.