Patient's question:
My child is over two years old. During the day, he can call an adult to go to the bathroom and would never wet his pants. However, at night, he often wets the bed. Not only does he never call for help, but he also urinates frequently (I don’t know how to measure it). He can urinate four to five times in one night, so I’ve set an alarm to take him to the bathroom...Doctor's answer:
For those with highly active metabolism, high daily water intake, and small bladder capacity, clinical diagnosis often shows a continuously increasing frequency of urination. This is physiological urinary frequency and is normal. However, urinary tract inflammation, excessive water intake, and pinworms can also cause urinary frequency.Western medicine offers multiple and complex explanations, but when treating urinary frequency with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is generally attributed to kidney deficiency. Treatment often involves taking Liu Wei Di Huang (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Formula) combined with Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet) for a period of observation. If effective, continue taking the medicine. If there is no improvement, it is advisable to visit a hospital for examination to identify the cause of urinary frequency and receive appropriate treatment.
Lifestyle Management:
- In terms of diet, consume more plant-based foods rich in organic active alkaline substances, reduce meat intake, and eat more vegetables.
- Engage in regular outdoor exercise and activities in sunlight to sweat more, which can help eliminate excess acidic substances from the body.
- Breathe fresh air frequently to enhance health and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
This approach is beneficial for overall health.