Patient's question:
Our child is six years old this year and is about to start primary school, but he still wets the bed. The child sleeps with both my husband and me, and he is often woken up by bedwetting at night. We are both helpless, and the child is also helpless. He says he just can't control it, and he didn't drink too much water before bed. What kind of assistance would you like: Is there a problem with a child still wetting the bed at six years old?Doctor's answer:
Mom, the symptoms you described may indicate that your baby could have enuresis. Enuresis can be classified into two types: primary and secondary. Primary enuresis is more common, with a strong family history in most cases, and no organic inflammation. Secondary enuresis is usually caused by systemic and urinary tract diseases, such as diabetes or diabetes insipidus. Other factors, such as intellectual disability, neurological and psychological trauma, urinary tract abnormalities, and infections—especially cystitis and urethritis—can also lead to secondary enuresis.