Patient's question:
My child is now 5 years old and often wets his pants. What can I do about it? What are some solutions?Past treatment history and effectiveness: None
What kind of help do you want: What are some solutions?
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to have a thorough medical examination at the hospital to rule out the possibility of hidden spinal cord defects. Generally speaking, by the age of one or one and a half, babies usually start to be able to control urination during the night. However, some children may still be able to control daytime urination but still wet the bed at night until they are two or two and a half years old. But typically, after the age of three, they can usually control nighttime bedwetting. It is suggested to first help the child adjust their daily routine, such as appropriately increasing fluid intake, avoiding excessive drinking two hours before bedtime, and encouraging them to empty their bladder before getting into bed. It is also recommended to wake the child at regular intervals during the night to use the bathroom. Additionally, it is important to create a comfortable and deep sleep environment for the child, such as avoiding watching scary TV shows or movies before bed. Even if the child wets the bed at night, it is important not to tease or criticize them, but rather to gently guide them.