Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. Sometimes he can't hold his urine during class and will wet his pants. He also sometimes wets the bed at night, but only in winter. It was the same last winter. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The condition of the child, from a TCM perspective, is likely due to insufficient congenital kidney qi, which fails to properly control the urinary system. Since the cold qi is particularly heavy in winter, it easily damages the kidney qi, leading to further deficiency and making the symptoms worse during winter. With timely and proper care, the child's condition should improve quickly, so there is no need to worry.For the child's condition, taking herbal supplements that support kidney function and reduce urination can help. Medicines like Shuoquan Jiaonang (Shrinking Spring Capsules) are likely to be quite effective. Additionally, you can combine this with acupressure on several points to further support recovery. Choose the following four points: Zusanli (ST36), Yongquan (KD1), Sanyinjiao (SP6), and Ermen (Ear Gate – an experiential point). Apply acupressure for 20 minutes daily, focusing on a local sensation of soreness or fullness. With consistent practice over time, the results should be significant.
For precise point locations, you can search online for acupoint diagrams. Wishing the child good health and happiness!